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1. 4 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User s Manual This User s Manual provides informa tion on the various components in the 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 2 Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC s components 3 Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC 4 Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC s components 5 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 A NOTE Tips and information for special situations EN TIP Tips and useful information for completing tasks e IMPORTANT Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data com
2. 16 continued on next page Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Knowing the Parts 2 Q 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 microphone Use this feature for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Q 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 G ExpressCard Slot 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Optical Drive 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 specifica tions for details on each model Optical Drive Ele
3. La presente apparecchiatura terminale stata approvata in conformit della decisione 98 482 CE del Consiglio per la connessione paneuropea come terminale singolo ad una rete analogica PSTN A causa delle differenze tra le reti dei differenti paesi l approvazione non garantisce perd di per s il funzionamento corretto in tutti i punti di terminazione di rete PSTN In caso di problemi contattare in primo luogo il fornitore del prodotto Este equipamento foi aprovado para liga o pan europeia de um nico terminal rede telef nica p blica comutada RTPC nos termos da Decis o 98 482 CE No entanto devido s diferen as existentes entre as RTPC dos diversos pa ses a aprova o n o garante incondicionalmente por si s um funcionamento correcto em todos os pontos terminais da rede da RTPC Em caso de problemas deve entrar se em contacto em primeiro lugar com o fornecedor do equipamento Este equipo ha sido homologado de conformidad con la Decisi n 98 482 CE del Consejo para la conexi n paneuropea de un terminal simple a la red telef nica p blica conmutada RTPC No obstante a la vista de las diferencias que existen entre las RTPC que se ofrecen en diferentes pa ses la homologaci n no constituye por s sola una garant a 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 pro
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5. lt Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC e IMPORTANT Make sure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur USB Port 2 0 1 1 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices x 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 simultaneously on a single computer with some peripherals 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 LDisplay Monitor Output The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 19 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC lt gt Audio Speaker System 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
6. Wireless LAN WLAN Compartment The WLAN compartment allows the installation of a wireless networking card in order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices Q e 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 E Q O 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 Battery Lock Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured When the battery pack is in serted it will automatically lock To remove the battery pack this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position Q CO Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected This allows use when moving temporarily between locations Battery time varies by usage d 15 and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC LAN Port The RJ 45 LAN port w
7. mmm D E Help and Support Q weng Movie Maker D e L 3 amp 9g EK bri Setup WDA wee Phone and Pori Lee OCH Regonaand get sd S H weng Desktop Maden Linguae S Log OH Computer v e g 4g d s e E Tan Off Career ly Saath d Seen r el Uim Accor Widow start conte Ando Devers e Heen freed Network Set You can launch the Security Platform You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows Control Panel application from Windows Start menu Security Platform User Initialization Manage Security Platform Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool J Security Platform is not initialized Do you want to start the Infineon Security Platform Initialization Wizard Help Pip 502 PM When the Security Platform is running this When you launch the Security Platform icon will show in the Windows taskbar You application for the first time answer Yes and can choose to initialize or manage here follow the instructions to configure it 48 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Using the Notebook PC 4 5 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 electricit
8. 29 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches Eh e see p Ej Instant Fun PLUS Pressing this button will launch a media player application to view DVDs VCDs videos photos JO in My Documents My Pictures or television programs when equipped with a TV tuner or listen to music CDs or files F 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 au tomatically shift you up or down into the proper mode segment AC or DC Battery Mode AC Mode See Bollety saving Presemoton Internet Launch Key B Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running pd Touchpad Lock Key Pressing this button will lock disable the built in touchpad Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing and is best used with an external mouse pointing device To unlock enable the touchpad simply press this button again continued on ne
9. 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 6ffentlichen 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 Probleme auftreten sollten Sie sich zun chst an ihren Fachh ndler wenden O ebonMop De eykpi ei yia navevpona k obvbeon peuovou ou teppaticod pe to Onu oto Tn cooviK Giro petayoyhs PSTN c ppova uc THY andpacn 98 482 EK rou ZuufouAtov watdco Eneth vn pyovv Suapop c peta vov gxui poug PSTN nov nap yovtat oc Guiopso yopes ykptor bev Tap exer ag mur avemup Aektn skacodhion emttuxovs Asttovpyiag oe Kate onpeio andAnEng tov Suctiov PSTN E v avak yovv mpo 6dqata a np net Kat apy c vo ancudiveste otov mpownsevt tov s onMopov oc
10. PC 4 3 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Blue S tooth enabled devices Examples of Bluetooth enabled devices may be Notebook PCs Desktop SE PCs mobile phones and PDAs E Note If your Notebook PC did not come with built in Bluetooth you need to connect a USB or ExpressCard 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 ca Mes pabilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use it as amodem C EN 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 CZ wireless keyboard or mouse ei Pairing with Bluetooth enabled devices D i 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 Information Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon if available Kan E Proorams Bluetooth Settings fa Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings T Do
11. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 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 d WARNING The use of a shielded type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television recep tion It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used Use only shielded cables to connect UO 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 747 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration U S Government Printing Office CC 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals A Appendix FE FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements 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 interfere
12. amount of charge left in the battery A fully charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power But Move your mouse over the battery icon the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving for remaining power information features your general work habits the CPU system memory size and the size of the display panel 92 remaning c harging To check the remaining battery power move your cursor over the power icon The power icon is a battery when not using AC power and a plug when using AC power Double click on the icon for more information and settings When the AC power is connected charging status will be shown 7j NOTE You will be warned when battery power is low If you Home Office Desk continue to ignore the low battery warnings the Notebook PC Cell eventually enters suspend mode Windows default uses STR e Always On Minimal Power Management Adjust Power Properties Max Battery Open Power Meter Power4 Gear A Note Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not re e flect what you see in your system Right click the battery icon for Left click the battery icon for power Suo menus management settings di 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 comp
13. backward Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and s slide in a direction to move the cursor d Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 4 Using the Notebook PC Ld 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 Clicking Tapping Press the left cursor button and release Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad Double clicking Double tapping 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 38 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 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 ite
14. during CD playing Audio Hold down to increase audio volume Audio Volume Controls Fn Fn Speaker Icons F10 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 33 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 4 Using the Notebook PC 34 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 4 Using the Notebook PC Operating System Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory reader Hard disk drive Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection Bluetooth Wireless Connection Power Management Modes Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 4 Using the Notebook PC Operating System This Notebook PC may offer depending on territory its customers the choice of a pre installed operat ing 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 z5 Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support CD that provides BIOS drivers and ap plications to enable hardware features extend functionality help manage your Notebook PC or add functionality not provided by the native operating s
15. 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 Network CTR 21 Common Technical Regulation for the attachment requirements for connection to the analogue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment excluding terminal equipment supporting 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 cont
16. features are software controlled O Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB 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 built in memory card reader that can read many flash memory cards as specified later in this manual 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 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel g FUN 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 20 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 3 Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 21 3 Getting Started Power System la 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 100
17. is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel 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 Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to protect the Notebook PC 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 it 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 Sm Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane Most airlines will have restric tions 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 walking 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 ma
18. ponents or persons d WARNING Important information that must be followed for safe operation lt 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 6 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 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 damaged 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 IMPORTANT Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack s before clean ing Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth i5 2 WW L Q H OS S Izd Q 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 order to prevent
19. 0mW 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 Sa ne 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 ww w art telecom fr A NOTE Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals A Appendix e 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 Notebook PC modem basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following Do not use the Notebook PC near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or lau
20. CD display and an external monitor in this series Notebook PC LCD External Monitor gt Both This function does 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 continued on next page Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 27 3 Getting Started Colored Hot Keys Cont Fn C Toggles Splendid Video Intelligent Technology function ON and OFF This al lows switching between different display color enhancement 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 Fn V Toggles ASUS Life Frame software application H re WW Fn T Toggles ASUS Pow
21. G 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 G 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 68 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Appendix CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 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 p samtlige nettermineringspunkter pa de offentlige telefonnet I tilf lde af problemer ber De i f rste omgang henvende Dem til leverand ren af udstyret Dit apparaat is goedg
22. Notebook PC may come with either a two or three prong plug depending 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 WARNING THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY 22 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals D Getting Started 3 Using Battery Power 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 cy IMPORTANT Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON as this may result in the loss of working data To install the battery pack To remove the battery pack IMPORTANT Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or
23. OOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT 14 continued on next page Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Knowing the Parts 2 1 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 Memory RAM Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory Addi tional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Central Processor Unit CPU Compartment 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 e WARNING End user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty Q
24. OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved Limitation of Liability Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS In each such instance regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS ASUS is liable for no more than damages for bodily injury including death and damage to real property and tangible personal property or any other actual and direct dam ages resulted from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement up to the listed contract price of each product ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss damages or claims based in contract tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement This limit also applies to ASUS suppliers and its reseller It is the maximum for which ASUS its sup pliers and your reseller are collectively responsible UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 1 THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES 2 LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO YOUR RE CORDS OR DATA OR 3 SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS EVEN IF ASUS ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY Service and Support
25. V 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 sup port 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 9 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 power indi cator on the adapter if available will light if the power is within accepted ranges IMPORTANT Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook 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 servic ing 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 A NOTE This
26. act 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 European 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 is controlled by regulations e g handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones is excluded Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals A Appendix U Internal Modem Compliancy Cont This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard Country Applied Austria Yes Belgium Yes Czech Republic No Denmark Yes Finland Yes France Yes Germany Yes Greece Yes Hungary No Iceland Yes Ireland Yes Italy Still Pending Israel No Lichtenstein Yes Luxemburg Yes The Netherlands Yes Norway Yes Poland No Portugal No Spain No Sweden Yes Switzerland Yes United Kingdom Yes More Testing No No Not Applicable Yes Not Applicable No No Still Pending Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 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 pul
27. arallel 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 Kensington Locks Kensington locks or compatible allow the Notebook PC to be secured usually using 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 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 consequently 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 57 A Appendix CLASS 2 am
28. assignments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure When 1 De CC the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing Fn Ins Num LK the number lock LED lights up If an external keyboard Mo is connected pressing the Ins Num LK on the 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 Se r d Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is amp 7 s C 9l ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering 7 sh k o numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications U f j f Ze gt With Number Lock OFF press Fn and one of the cursor LZ keys shown below For example Fn 8 for up Fn K for P 1 i 2 f d l E down Fn U for left and Fn O for right With Number Lock ON use Shift and one of the cursor D i keys shown below For example Shift 8 for up Shift K for down Shift U for left and Shift O for right id 3 NOTE The arrow symbols are illustrated here for your reference They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here
29. ast 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 Japan Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Saudi Arabia Scotland South Africa Spain Sweden Switzer land 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 60 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Appendix A J Internal Modem Compliancy 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
30. ay occur a 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 replace able 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 Technol ogy 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 e 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 43 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 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 an expansion card t gt Modem Connection on selected models The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC s internal modem should have Zi either two or four wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the modem and e ZZ should have an RJ 11 connector on both ends Connect one end to the modem port and 7 the other end to an analog telepho
31. button e Details are described in section 3 QO 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 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 Q Status Indicators front C Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions See indicator details in section 3 W n O A Status Indicators top Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions See indicator details in section 3 W Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC E NOTE The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model dd dd dd dd dh WARNING The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation High tempera tures 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 NOTEB
32. com Manuals Contents 4 Using the Notebook PC Operating E E 36 EE SOM WANS eet Seet 36 Automatic Touchpad Disabling on selected models ssss 36 POINTING tele EE 37 Using the Touchpad nennen nnne nennen 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations HH HH 38 Caring for th Touchpad me Pc 39 St r ge DEVICES escra a e ea ene 40 Exp nsion e EE A0 Optical D e T P en 41 Flash Memory Card Reader cas ont agate eer 43 Hard DISK BI EDEN 43 L elle GE 44 Modem Connection on selected models A 44 Network CONG EENEG ege 45 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models s ssssssesseseeenrrrrreserrerrrrreneeene 46 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models sssssssssserrrneeerrrrrrree e 47 Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected models 48 Power Management lee ee eege eege 49 Full Power Mode amp Maximum Performance sssssssssrrerrrrrrrerrrnnrrnnrrnnrnnn renerne 49 PT DEE 49 Suspend E 49 eS oligo GE 49 Power tale SUITS y egent eebe 50 Thermal Power Control eiie en pk seen dra ruben Uo e ee decebat ib ocean bee Fa Reed ns 50 Stand by and Hibernate oiii Eton sa PII PN NRI ES 51 Appendix ROUT E 54 E EE 56 Declarations and Safety Statements per eb Pc niae DRE eae 60 Notebook PO InterialigDi uiu cia vusd iain sce reana zu Deuda tede 70 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Contents
33. ctronic Eject K 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 O Optical Drive Emergency Eject location varies by model XN The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject 18 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Knowing the Parts 2 Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington compatible 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 O 2 Power DC Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power sup plied 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 CAUTION MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY
34. cuments cra Wireless File Transfer E User s Guide Remote Camera 5 EN SC Da Wireless File Transfer PEEL Add New Connection k 5 e kee Device Properties and Security x EJ Ra Service Properties E o E E Leg Help fe Turn Off Computer Exit Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start Add New Connection from the Programs Bluetooth Bluetooth taskbar icon This wizard will crate the settings for Mustocth device connection Ems pang your Batz devices ie on aed et bo dacoveabie d Goen Mode Recormentes EE Ono Tha adawa you pg fa datada far ira commecton 9 cece Click New Connection from Follow the wizard to add Bluetooth After complete you should see Bluetooth Settings devices your device in the window 47 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 4 Using the Notebook PC 33 Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected models The TPM or Trusted Platform Module is a security hardware device on the system board that will hold computer generated keys for encryption It is a hardware based solution that an help avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data The TPM provides the abil ity to the PC or notebook to run applications more secure and to make transactions and communication more trustworthy The security features provided by the TPM are internally supported by the following cryptographic capa bilit
35. d Hibernation STD the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state The suspend mode 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 yy 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 time out can be set through Windows power management higher priority To resume system operation press any key Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 4 Using the Notebook PC g Power State Summary STATE ENTRY EVENT EXIT EVENT Stand by through Windows Start button Bn device Stand by Timer as set War Power Management in Battery low Windows Control Panel higher priority STR Stand by Hotkey see Colored Hotkeys under Special Signal from modem port Suspend to RAM Keyboard Functions in the previous section Power button or any key STD Hibernate Hotkey
36. 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 regulations for disposal of electronic products Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 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 liquids rain or moisture DO NOT use the A modem during an electrical storm Battery safety warning DO NOT throw 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 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 1 Introducing the Notebook PC G Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripher als 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
37. e m SG Os i e Zi O O o rb OO OS s Ke ium bw I E2915 Oct 2006 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Contents Table of Contents 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PG eei nio tea ieri dd E ive usas a E 9 2 Knowing the Parts TOP IS ct 12 BOROM Side cere E E mueren foc cass cede ese fs IMEEM UM LI EDDIE 14 bet Side csse eleme Eu MI I N 16 Right eM o Her 18 Rear EE 19 FONTO EE 20 3 Getting Started laevo E 22 Usitit AC POWBL sspe a E OE ENEE Ea EEEE EES 22 Using Battery POUDI EE 23 Battery Cafe eege E O Ee 23 Powering ON the Notebook EE 24 The Power On Self Test POST uasa tpa geseet Eege Ee dates 24 Checking Battery POWOF eiisisesuens venas uo rit a aU Foo a axo ERC NERAEEEEkred GREEN 25 Charging the Battery eeh 25 Restarting or REDOOtING cccccscceeecceeeeaeeeeceeeeeeeecaeeeaeeeeeeeaeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 26 Powering OFF EE 26 Special IG Syke cans cs eases psec ace endeared actin siad acre Red 27 Colored lemer Ee 27 Microsoft Miete 29 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad dxcocnzesecu ud mtd ida cda geed egdeetere 29 FSG S COS ERR 29 Switches and Status ee e 30 egi prr 30 Status ee 32 Multimedia Control Keys on selected models ssssssesssssse 33 2 Downloaded from LpManual
38. ed 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 PC to run applications more secure and to make transactions and 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 UItraDMA 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Man
39. ekeurd 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 succesvole 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 contact 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 kytkentaisten puhelinverkkojen liitynt pisteiss Ongelmien ilmetess ottakaa viipym tt yhteytt laitteen toimittajaan Cet quipement a re u l agr ment
40. else damage may occur to the Notebook PC p Battery Care The Notebook PC s battery pack like all rechargeable batteries has a limit on the number times it can be recharged The battery pack s useful life 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 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F You must also 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 dh WARNING For safety reasons DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts and DO NOT disassemble the battery If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center ownloaded from LpManual com Manuals 23 3 Getting Started 5 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 p
41. en 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 8 Scroll Lock Indicator Indicates that scroll lock Scr Lk is activated when lit Scroll lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as direction keys in order to allow easier navigation when only a part of the keyboard is required such as for playing games 32 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Getting Started 3 Multimedia Control Keys on selected models The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application The fol lowing defines the meaning of each multimedia control key on the Notebook PC EJ A Use the Fn key in combination with the arrow keys for CD control functions F1 CD Play Pause During CD stop begins CD play During CD play pauses CD play a CD Stop During CD stop Ejects the CD tray During CD play Stops CD play ka 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 Second push will skip to the previous track Audio Hold down to decrease audio volume P1 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
42. en 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 amp Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology 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 disk 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 24 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Getting Started 3 gt Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under 2 53h o the Windows environment which allows the battery to accurately GET report the
43. er 4 Phone software application Power4 Gear Fn Space Bar The Power4 Gear button toggles power savings be tween 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 automatically shift you up or down into the proper mode segment AC or DC Battery Mode AC Mode 28 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Getting Started 3 a 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 Win dows desktop B 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 k 7 LED f 9 consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more 7 8 JF Jlo convenient These dual purpose keys are labeled in orange on U 4 I5 P 6 P the key caps Numeric
44. eral Component Interconnect Local Bus PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32 bit data bus interface PCI is a standard widely used by ex pansion card manufacturers POST Power On Self Test When you turn on the computer it will first run through the POST a series of software controlled diag nostic tests The POST checks system memory the motherboard circuitry the display the keyboard the diskette drive and other I O devices RAM Random Access Memory RAM usually just called memory is the place in a computer where the operating system applica tion programs and data in current use are temporarily kept so that they can be quickly reached by the computer s processor instead of having to read from and write to slower storage such as the hard disk or optical disc 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 time out 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 58 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Appendix A TPM Trust
45. eyboard will be different for each territory F FS FS zi Si Fe Pause Pr sc WT ins Det E Gaara f D fl Gan a s Gem DEET IER Ce PE mm p Home 7 8 9 0 GE 12 continued on next page Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Knowing the Parts 2 1 8 Camera Indicator The camera indicator shows when the built in camera is in use The camera may be auto activated d by supported software Multi Position Camera on selected models The built in camera allows picture taking or video recording Can be used with video confer g encing and other interactive applications CAUTION The camera can be adjusted facing forward or facing backward but can only flip through the bottom Do not rotate the camera upward past 35 degrees Microphone Built in The built in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings OQ Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor The Notebook PC uses an wr active matrix TFT LCD which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors n 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 if necessary to clean the display panel po O UOlnstant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a
46. f your data 26 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Getting Started 3 Special Keyboard Functions 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 NOTE The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same Follow the icons instead of the function keys 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 F2 Fn 5 Radio Tower F2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Blue tooth on selected models ON or OFF with an on screen display When enabled the cor responding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth EJ Filled Sun Icon F5 Decreases the display brightness E3 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 L
47. gnetic wands 8 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 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 informa tion on using your Notebook PC 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC Power Adapter Q 000000000000000 009000000000000 w 3 Open the Display Panel 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC Press the power button and release IMPORTANT When opening do not force the display panel down to the table or else In Windows XP this button can also be used to the hinges may break Never lift the Note safely turn OFF the Notebook PC book PC by the display panel Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC A NOTE Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 11 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC E NOTE The k
48. he Notebook PC s built in keyboard and touchpad USB Flash Memory Disk gt A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1 44MB floppy disk and provide storage up to several hundred megabytes higher transfer speeds and greater durability When used in current operating systems no drivers are necessary USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette d WARNING To prevent system failures use M Safely Remove Hardware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock 54 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Optional Connections These items if desired may be purchased from third parties Appendix A Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 55 A Appendix 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 a NOTE This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of l the American Wire Gauge standard as this table may not be current or com
49. ies of each TPM hashing random number generation asymmetric key generation and asymmetric encryption decryption Each individual TPM on each individual computer system has a unique signature initialized during the silicon manufacturing process that further enhances its trust security effectiveness Each individual TPM must have an Owner before it is useful as a security device TPM Applications TPM is useful for any customer that is interested in providing an addition layer of security to the com puter system The TPM when bundled with an optional security software package can provide overall system security file protection capabilities and protect against email privacy concerns TPM helps provide security that can be stronger than that contained in the system BIOS operating system or any non TPM application A Note The TPM is disabled by default Use BIOS setup to enable it Important Use your TPM application s Restore or Migration function to backup your TPM security data e Set Progam Access adDeags E Acessories E metas Tie t e Tango Tode Web WD wreows Cato T une J E Pae vaste xw m 7 oa Greg 52 d two co kv zl Resse Sad A 2 8 m e ue A Froot Explorer Documents rg oven we Auma Bluetooth le and Ine Lrugr Q Outodk Express lod Wide uxa Con z o Ste TER g pe Remote Aeseit ince E La A a A D o s weder Meda Payer Folder Oetions Fes Gane Uwe me Vegan Mouse Dh weer Messorgo
50. ith eight pins is larger than the RJ 11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters Modem Port on selected models The RJ 11 modem port with two pins is smaller than the RJ 45 LAN port and supports Z a standard telephone cable The internal modem supports up to 56K V 90 transfers The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters st amp IMPORTANT The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital j phone systems Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC USB Port 2 0 1 1 The USB Universal Serial Bus port 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 simultaneously on a single computer with some peripherals 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 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built in wireless LAN and Bluetooth selected models When enabled the wireless status indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary before use
51. l Drive Inserting an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC s poweris ON press 2 Gently pull on the drive s front panel and slide the drive s eject button and the tray will eject the tray completely out Be careful not to touch 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 the on the disc When the drive stops the disc is hub The hub should be higher than the ready to be used disc when correctly mounted A NOTE It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Cont Removing an optical disc Emergency eject Actual location will vary by model Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub The emergency eject is located in a hole on the op tical drive and is used to eject the optical drive 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 indicat
52. lete battery depletion or no power supply e g removing both the power adapter and battery pack 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 2 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 If the battery calibration process fails stop charging and contact an authorized service center RUN 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 to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future 25 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 3 Getting Started Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box
53. m 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 NOTE A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tapping Lj Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Take note of the following precautions Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects A 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 touchpad The touchpad responds best to light pressure 39 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 4 Using the Notebook PC Storage Devices Sto
54. me Yes Synaptics TouchPad V5 10 Disable Settings sable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached Tray Icon C Remove tray icon from taskbar 4 20 PM C Static tray icon in taskbar 4 20PM Animated tray icon in taskbar ET 4 20PM www spnaptics com OK Cancel Apply 36 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Using the Notebook PC 4 L Pointing Device The Notebook PC s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two three but ton and scrolling knob PS 2 mice The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts therefore mechanical failures can be avoided A Geen device driver is still required for working with some Movement application software Y IMPORTANT Do not use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touch Right Click pad or else damage may occur to the touchpad s surface Left Click Using the Touchpad Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad Because the touch Slide finger pad is electrostatic sensitive objects cannot be used in forwar place of your fingers The touchpad s primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed es I on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of d SS ES SE a standard desktop mouse The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad i Slide finger
55. n if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equiva lent 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 Ben 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 handtering Udskiftning m kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandgren 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 rebu
56. n 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 Radio test suites according to EN 300 328 2 64 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Appendix A amp Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N America 2 412 2 462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2 412 2 484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2 412 2 472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 amp 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 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 is 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 10
57. nce 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 amp IMPORTANT This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Fe FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please follow operation instructions in the user s manual This equipment is for operation within 5 15 GHz and 5 25GHz frequency ranges and is restricted to indoor environments only d FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment The manufacturer declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2 4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in the USA R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient for the R amp TTE Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment directive 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 Protectio
58. ndry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool e Do not use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning e Do not use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary non rechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batter les 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 reversible chemical reaction e Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire as they may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explo sion 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 manufacturer 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 66 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Appendix A amp Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries CAUTION Danger of explosio
59. ne wall socket the ones found in residential buildings Ve 4 Once the driver is setup the modem is ready to use AN U NM 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 EN Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built in modem o E M G Telephone connector is the smaller of the two Telephone connection is Telephone cables optional with RJ 11 connectors CAUTION For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher see Glossary for more information 44 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Using the Notebook PC 4 Network Connection Connect a network cable with RJ 45 connectors on each end to the modem network port on the Note book 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 nota BASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported 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
60. no user intervention is required A 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 x Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built in Ethernet controller om LAN connector is the larger of the two Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ 45 connectors 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 4 Using the Notebook PC amp 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 Spectr
61. nt 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 56 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Appendix A 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 communicate with devices such as VGA audio Ethernet printer or modem DVD DVD is 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 digital 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 and PCI Express instead of the slower p
62. or 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 di 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 allow 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 di
63. ose 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 eege function stores your current data and status in RAM while Powerschemes Alarms Poner Meter Advanced Hibemate many components are turned OFF Because RAM is volatile it requires power to keep refresh the data To operate select M Start Shut down and Stand by FF kway shi icon ov he taskbar v Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby ih Select the power saving settings you want to use Shut Down Windows Power buttons When close the lid of my portable computer Copynght 1985 2001 Microsoft start e Es What do you want the computer to do ef Shut down Log off Administrator Shut down Restart When press the power button on my computer Shut down When press the sleep button on my computer Cancel Apply Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and Rit stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive By Seng Schemes Alans Power Meter Advanced Hibernate doing this RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed Miis your computer hibernales i dorar whatever thes fn Y P memory on your hard disk and then shuts down When your and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely computer comes out of hibemation i retums to its previous s
64. p CLASS 3A Class 2 and Class 3A lasers emit visible continuous wave CW optical ra diation 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 the 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 administra tive 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 in a room where a Class 4 laser is operating without proper eye protection PCI Bus Periph
65. plete Gauge Diam Area R 1 3A mm2 Gauge Diam Area R 1 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 8 715 32 0 20 0 031 547 93 0 60 0 28 60 7 850 30 0 25 0 049 351 147 22 0 65 0 33 51 7 1 0A 29 0 30 0 071 243 212 0 70 0 39 44 6 1 16A 27 0 35 0 096 178 288 0 75 0 44 38 9 132A 26 0 40 0 13 137 378 20 0 80 0 50 34 1 151A 25 0 45 0 16 108 477 0 85 0 57 30 2 1 70A 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 1 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 Byte Binary Term One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits byte is used to represe
66. pyright Information No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced trans mitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTER RUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POS SIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NO TICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY
67. rage 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 Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory reader Hard disk drive bi Expansion Card 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 Expansion Card Be sure the ExpressCard is level when inserting a 1 If there is an ExpressCard socket protector remove it using the Removing an Express Card instructions below 2 Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side first and label side up Standard ExpressCards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted Removing an Expansion Card The ExpressCard slot does not have an eject but ton Press the ExpressCard inwards and release to eject the ExpressCard Carefully pull the ejected ExpressCard out of the socket 40 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the ExpressCard Usually connectors 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 Optica
68. ress 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 selections to boot from your available drives 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 Si IMPORTANT To protect the hard disk drive always wait at least 5 seconds after turn ing OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON e UN WARNING DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materi als that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag gt The Power On Self Test POST When you turn ON the Notebook PC it will first run through a series of software controlled diagnos tic 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 exist ing 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 Wh
69. sc 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 42 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 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 the following flash memory cards Secure Digital SD Multi Media Card MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Select MS Select Memory Stick Duo with MS adapter Memory Stick Pro and Memory Stick Pro Duo with MS Pro adapter Memory Sticks may be standard or with MagicGate technology 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 adapter MS Memory Stick 4 3 4 Duo Pro Duo Pro MG WG MS Memory Stick Magic Gate MG a D MS Memory Stick Select MS Memory Stick aM MMC Multimedia Card MS MS Pro SD Secure Digital IMPORTANT Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying format ting or deleting data on the card or else data loss m
70. se 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 62 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Appendix A FE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device 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 instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference 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
71. see Colored Hotkeys under Special Power button Suspend to Disk Keyboard Functions in the previous section Soft OFF Power button can be defined as STR or STD Power button Shut down through Windows Start button Thermal Power Control 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 The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit 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 50 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Using the Notebook PC 4 ij 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 typed half way will reappear as if you never left Shut down will cl
72. t 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 i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner Norwegian REN EL om AIL filRO JE ren ET eine ATO RO HESNS LOE HOCKEY MEOH AICHE CM LC EE Japanese Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals A Appendix 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 d WARNING Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the user s manual may result 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 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 imple mented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manu factured from August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States d WARNIN
73. tate eliminated because certain wake up components like LAN Lon needs to remain powered Hibernate saves more power Z Enable hibernation compared to Stand by To operate Enable hibernation Disk space for hibernation s H ce 29 Ur Free disk space 920 MB in Power Options and select Start Shut down and GA Edge Amt Hibernate Shut Down Windows NL Microsoft Corporatie S ta rt What do you want the computer to do Shut down Cancel Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 51 4 Using the Notebook PC 52 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 53 A Appendix Optional Accessories These items if desired come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC USB Hub Optional 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 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 t
74. to allow restart To restart the system manually click Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart 3 Powering OFF In Windows XP power OFF the Notebook PC by clicking Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Turn off or Shut down For op erating systems without proper power management Turn off computer 5 OF i ste lapis eS Er your mme thus down r ng stt wendow mer CERCA Stand Dy Turn Of Kei Turn off computer IO H Pi EI Sa you wert Ee neutr to det C i Stond Dy ds your seston ad dts dove Weedon so that os on safely ban f pom Lee 1m DOS Windows NT you 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 y IMPORTANT To protect the hard drive wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON a Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there are two additional ways to shutdown your Notebook PC l 1 Hold the power button O over 4 seconds or 2 Press the shutdown button PO TIP Use a straightened paper clip to press the shutdown button d IMPORTANT Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction o
75. uals 59 A Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements 2v2 DVD ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD ROM drive or a CD ROM drive In order to view DVD titles you must install your own DVD viewer software Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC The DVD ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding 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 re strictions 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 3 NOTE The region setting may be changed up to five times using the viewer software then it can only play DVD movies for the l
76. um DSSS and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM technologies on 2 4GHz 5GHz frequencies The optional built in wire less 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 supports 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 These are examples of the Notebook PC connected to a Wireless Network S Ad hoc mode Notebook PC Desktop 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 All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters amp Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network cre ated by an Access Point AP sold separately that provides a central link for wireless clients to commu nicate with each other or with a wired network All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters 46 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Using the Notebook
77. veedor 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 69 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 Mode Serial Number Display Size 1 A Resolution 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 70 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Co
78. xt page 30 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Getting Started 3 Switches and Status Indicators Switches Cont 5 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 e 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 f 9 Wireless Switch 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 31 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 3 Getting Started Status Indicators Front Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device s such as the hard disk The light flashes proportional to the access time Number Lock Indicator 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 Indicator Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated wh
79. y as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand These 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 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 3 NOTE APM was used in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98 i Because newer operating systems like Windows XP Windows 2000 and Windows ME utilize ACPI APM is no longer fully supported on this Notebook PC bi Suspend Mode In Stand by STR an
80. ystem 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 installed 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 2 device drivers and utilities are installed Automatic Touchpad Disabling on selected models H Notebook PC models with newer chipsets will automatically disable the Notebook PC s touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached To turn OFF this feature PPPA deselect the option in Windows Control Panel Mouse i roce Porter options wheel Hardware Device Settings Properties Device Settings Synapics Pointing Device v7 12 9 19Nov04 Devices Enabled Na

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