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ASUS E3179 User's Manual

1. 51 Windows Wireless Network Connection ccccccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeseeeeeseeeeeeeas 52 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 53 Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected models 54 Antenna Connections on selected model 55 Media Center Remote Controller on selected models 56 Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Operating System and Software Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Contents 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 3 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 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual SA 4 You are reading the Notebook PC User s Manual This User s Manual provides informa SKA se En 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 S
2. SS 4 Splendid Key on selected models Toggles Splendid Video Intelligent Technology function ON and OFF This allows switching between different display color enhance lt 4 y E Sy ment modes in order to improve contrast brightness skin tone and color saturation for red green and blue independently The selected mode is shown on the display L 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 y Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows d Control Panel Power Options 31 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators cont Switches cont Multimedia Control Keys il S si 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 p 11 CD Play Pause During CD stop begins CD play During CD play pauses CD play Ca CD Stop During CD stop Ejects the CD
3. P 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 netermineringapunkter p de offenrlige telefonnet I tilf lde af problemer b r De i f rste omgang henvende Dem til leverand ren af udstyret Dit apparaat is goedpekeurd volgens Beschikking 94 482 EG van de Raad voor de pan Europese aansluiting van enkelvoudige eineapparatinir op bet openbare peschakelde telefoonnerwerk PSTN Gezien de vers hillen tussen de individuele PSTN s in de verschillende landen biedt dere goed keuring op ichzell geen onvoorwaardelike garantie voor een succesvolle werking op elk PSTN nerwerkaansluitpunt Neem bij problemen in eerste instantie contact op mer 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 duc 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 Timi laite on hyv ksytty neuvoston p t ksen 98 482 EY mukaisesti liitettivaksi yksitt isen laitteena yleiseen kytkentdiseen puhelinverkkoon PSTN EU n jil
4. The antenna input is for TV or FM Radio on selected models frequency signal and allows for use with the provided digital TV FM antenna or input from subscription televi sion services The provided antenna can receive digital TV or FM radio Cable service connection can receive digital TV analog TV or FM radio depending on paid services Note Use the provided adapter for use with coaxial connectors O S Audio Input Jack The stereo input jack 1 8 inch can be used to connect a stereo audio source to the Notebook PC This feature is used mainly to add audio to multimedia applications O amp 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 ftSPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface compliant de g vices for digital audio output Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi fi home entertainment system Combo 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 D IEEE1394 Port on selected models IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple
5. Toggles the speakers ON and OFF only in Windows OS E1 Fal A ml Speaker Down Icon F11 Decreases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Speaker Up Icon F12 Increases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Insert Fn Num Lk to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering Fn Delete Scr Lk Scr Lk Del Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger e zde 2 Num Lk Ins Toggles the numeric keypad number lock ON and OFF Allows you 1 portion of the keyboard for cell navigation B ogy function ON and OFE This allows switching fy Ki 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 C Toggles Splendid Video Intelligent Technol m I B E SE Fn V Toggles Life Frame software application i Fn T Toggles Power For Phone software application r Power4Gear eXtreme Fn Space Bar This key ey Gr I toggles power savings between various power sav ing modes The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode You can see the current mode through the on screen display OSD
6. but only the DVD ROM drive can play DVD audio Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows speaker icon on the taskbar 45 d Using the Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a 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 use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high bandwidth PCI bus Y IMPORTANT Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change without warning Flash Memory Card Examples xD Picture Card OLYMPUS o vn x MMC Multimedia Card MMC Plus RS MMC Reduced Size with MMC adapter Transcend MMC ius ZGB MultiMediaCard A D at E SD Secure Digital MiniSD with SD adapter Tews Memory Stick Micro with MS adapter Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Magic Gate MG Memory Stick Se
7. lt a 29 3 Getting Started gz 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 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 consists 87 s s MT SID of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient 7 8 9 o These dual purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps Numeric assignments are located at the upper right hand corner PEE of each key as shown in the figure When the numeric keypad is TMV RIL at s engaged by pressing Fn Ins Num LK the number lock LED lights WWW up If an external keyboard is connected pressing the Ins Num LK SS ilies on the external keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both key boards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated press the Fn Ins Num LK keys on the Notebook PC Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications z
8. 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 maxi mum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band e Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW e Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the use of the 2400 2483 5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ari ge 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drome 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indreet Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Ni vre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dome 64 Pyr n es Atlantique 66 Pyr n es 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Sadne 71 Sa neet Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France Please check with ART for the latest information www art telecom fr NOTE Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW Appendix A Y UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 cov
9. A Problem might be in the MB HDD or NB visit a local service center for assistance B Problem caused by the operating system try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering C Adapter problem check the power cord connections otherwise visit a local service center for replacement D Battery problem please check the battery contacts otherwise visit a local service center for repair Mechanical Problem FAN Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high 1 Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent 2 If you have many applications running see taskbar close them to decrease system load 3 The problem may also be caused by some viruses use anti virus software to detect them 4 If none of the above help try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering CAUTION Do not connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses Service Specification function price How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card A Enter Control Panel gt Device Manager You will see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the Network Adapter item
10. Appendix A Common Problems and Solutions Cont Software Problem ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC there will be an Open policy file error message A Reinstall the latest version Power4 Gear utility to solve your problem It is available on the ASUS website Unknown Reason Blue screen with white text A blue screen with white text appears after system bootup 1 Remove additional memory If additional memory was installed after purchase power OFF remove the additional memory and power ON to see if the problem is due to incompatible memory 2 Un install software applications If you have installed software applications recently they may not be compatible with your system Try to un install them in Windows Safe Mode 3 Check your system for viruses 4 Update the BIOS to the latest version with WINFLASH in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website WARNING Make sure your Notebook PC does not loose power during the BIOS flashing process 5 If problem still cannot be solved use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering CAUTION Do not connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses NOTE Make sure that you install the Intel INF Update and ATKACPI dri
11. Bluetooth devices here za 4 A Appendix Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer depending on territory its customers the choice of a pre installed Micro soft Windows operating system The choices and languages will depend on the territory The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS drivers and applications to enable hardware features extend functionality help manage your Notebook PC or add functionality not provided by the native operating system If updates or replace ment of the support disc is necessary contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities The support disc contains all drivers utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre installed The support disc does not include the operating system itself The support disc 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 disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC s operating sy
12. Popon rar 7 F GE hksazg t ET ete hen L r heey ieee Tee Gebiet brca ened Comes pia Deere a Ji P F ERESGH ee tk Ce Feed ee brae Teg a sa De bi pees kiim Cana F am RG ago 8 e Ee lg al nl Mr Seas bg r 4 2 poi Korte Fees a rg Te te Ve ges Minie Wik imap Bra bie eech Jury raba Zeie deefe z i H P ae yy rer tas ey Wegen Eri Wi De ere Prem al rer moi loke Fara Uedeba 3 Select Add a Bluetooth Device on the taskbar 3b Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from the Windows men Control Panel 53 3 4 BR J J 54 4 Using the Notebook PC 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 bilities 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
13. Use the provided Direct Console software see indicators to enable or disable this function ei 18 Knowing the Parts 2 Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC mi TV Out Port e d The TV Out port is an S Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC s display to a television or video projection device You can choose between simultaneously or single display Use an S Video cable not provided for high quality displays or use the provided RCA to S Video adapter for standard video devices This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats O m Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington com patible Notebook PC security products These security products usually include a cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved WDisplay 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 O HDMI Port HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver and an audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV Supports standard
14. Windows with Administrator privileges Log Off and switch to a user account with Administrator privileges Appendix A Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of the operating system drivers and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC s software to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Before using the Recovery Partition copy your data files such as Outlook PST files to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as network settings About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a space reserved on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system drivers and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory IMPORTANT Do not delete the partition named RE COVERY The Recovery Partition is created at the fac tory and cannot be restored by the user if deleted Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process F enu ff res renz fen pe ji te gen li kao ma Using the Recovery Partition 1 Press F9 during bootup requires a Recovery Partition 2 Press Enter to select Windows Setup EMS Enabled 3 Read the ASUS Preload Wizard screen and cl
15. activated 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 when lighted Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters e g A B C When the capital A lock light is OFF the typed letters will be in the lower case form e g a b c The direct flash indicator blinks when Microsoft DirectX 9 10 used with most games is running Use the provided Direct Console software see next page to enable or disable this function M Direct Flash Indicator Q 34 Using the Notebook PC d Status Indicators Direct Messenger Display Default display when no status is present A 10 25 PM Display when one or more status is present L ep VP RO may be shown 0 S LUC Message area scrolls long messages Direct Messenger Software Direct Messenger provides status for MS Outlook items phone calls and battery level You can use the provided Direct Console software to customize the default display Direct console can be opened from the taskbar or from Windows I Start Programs ASUS Utilit
16. enhanced or high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements O SA E SATA Port on selected models External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of Serial ATA devices originally gmn designed for use inside the computer It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2 0 amp 1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and fe connectors up to two meters e Se USB Port 2 0 1 1 on selected models See Left side for description 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC amp Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel Go 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 gi Multimedia Control Buttons on selected models The multimedia control buttons allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application See section 3 for more information O Status Indicators front Q Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions See indicator details in section 3 W 0 DCIR Consumer Infrared Port on selected model
17. for easier controls when playing games Parts of the mouse top 1 In game dpi Increase Press button to increase dpi of tracking sensitivity 2 Scrolling and Zooming Roll wheel up to scroll up roll wheel down to scroll down To zoom press wheel down and then roll wheel up to zoom in roll wheel down to zoom out Press any but ton to release zoom Not all applications support zooming 3 In game dpi Decrease Press button to decrease dpi of tracking sensitivity 4 Application Switch Button Press to switch between open documents Parts of the mouse side 5 Forward Button 6 Back Button Use both buttons with your web browser or with other applications continued on next page 41 d Using the Notebook PC Gaming Optical Mouse on selected models Cont In play sensitivity switching The mouse has out of box access to three levels of tracking sensitivity 1600dpi 800dpi and 400dpi 800dpi is the default setting Use the SetPoint software that comes with the mouse 1 and its Advanced Game Settings feature 2 to configure up to five personalized sensitivity levels between 400dpi and 1600dpi Sensitivity levels require an ascending order 3 Refer to the software help system 4 to learn how to choose sensitivity levels and to learn more about the mouse and its software SetPoint implementa ton 05 implementation v 7 Apply Game Settings when a game is detected keep keypress button assig
18. le 9 7 JE LE v DN IW DI With Number Lock OFF press Fn and one of the cursor keys shown below For example Fn 8 for up Fn K for down Fn U for left and Fn O for right With Number Lock ON use Shift and one of the cursor keys shown below For example Shift 8 for up Shift K for down Shift U for left and Shift O for right m 3 NOTE The red arrows are illustrated here for your reference They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here 30 Getting Started 3 Switches and Status Indicators Switches i P Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between ei a various power saving modes The power saving modes control d many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode The selected mode is shown on the display z ASUS Power for Phone Key This key is for use with the ASUS Power for Phone software included with this Notebook PC model ASUS Power for Phone is a video conferencing application for use with modem or internet connections with support for SKYPE
19. materi als that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag 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 When the test is finished you may get a message reporting No operating system found if the hard disk was not preloaded with an operating system This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system amp Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology The S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology checks the hard disk e drive during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires T Joe d servicing If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup backup me your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program To run Window s st disk checking p
20. models a IMPORTANT The Notebook PC must be used indoors when using the antenna Cable connection Connect the coaxial cable from a paid television service roof mounted aerial antenna or indoor rabbit ears to the cable adapter Cable service connection can receive analog a TV depending on paid services The provided adapter is ae adapter if necessary necessary to change the coaxial plug to fit the slim Note Ev book PC Attach an NTSC to PAL adapter if necessary a m IMPORTANT Cable distribution system should be grounded earthed in accordance with ANSI NFPA 70 the National Electrical Code NEC in particular Section 820 93 Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable installation should include bonding the screen of the coaxial cable to the earth at the building entrance DTV FM antenna connection Connect the provided digital TV FM radio antenna to the Notebook PC using the cable adapter The digital TV FM radio antenna can only receive digital TV signals or FM radio broadcasted in selected regions Note Digital television reception is available on selected models only and will vary by loca tion depending on distance from transmission towers and obstructions Antenna placement Horizontal Can be safely placed on flat surfaces such as table tops cabinets and shelves Vertical Magnets in base allows attachment to metallic surfaces such as partitions or cabin
21. 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 e Essential requirements as in Article 3 e Protection requirements for health and safety as in Article 3 la e Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 e Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in Article 3 1b e Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in EN 301 489 1 amp EN 301 e Testing according to 489 17 e Effective use of the radio spectrum as in Article 3 2 e Radio test suites according to EN 300 328 2 A Appendix amp Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N America 2 412 2 462 GHz ChO1 through CH11 Japan 2 412 2 484 GHz ChO1 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2 412 2 472 GHz ChO1 through Ch13 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
22. signalling Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties The manufacturer shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan European approvals using CTR 21 The results are Europe s first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual 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 WU Internal Modem Compliancy Cont Appendix A This table shows the countries currently under th
23. the BIOS setup utility If you want to keep ER settings you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility Sure cont parat or changes and exit setup If you want to restore default settings choose Load Manufacture Defaults You must then save changes to keep the manufacture default settings Load Manufacture Defaults ml Cancel Appendix A Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs 1 Update the BIOS to the latest version and try again 2 If updating the BIOS does not help try better quality discs and try again 3 If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Unknown Reason System Unstable Cannot wake up from the hibernation 1 Remove upgraded parts RAM HDD WLAN BT if they were installed after purchase 2 If not the case try MS System Restore to an earlier date 3 If problem still persists try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD NOTE You must backup all your data to another location before recovering 4 If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Hardware Problem Keyboard Hotkey The Hotkey FN is disabled A Reinstall the ATK0100 driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website Hardware Problem Built in Camera The built in camera does not work corr
24. the Notebook PC s Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model see switches in Section 3 WIRELESS LAN BLUETOOTH NULA alk SA VV UANEGCED IUSTOOUNEO h 2 Press FN F2 repeatedly until Wireless LAN 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on ON or WLAN 8 Bluetooth ON is shown the taskbar and select either the Wireless LAN Bluetooth or just the Bluetooth Not Connected Sores OS tes N No Wireless networks are available Sse vi i a i Au Turn off notification of new networks p Diagnose and repair 3 You should see the Not Connected network 4 Right click on the network icon and select icon Connect to a network DE Comitia amaer s Gene mieni se Oj 2 PS zi i a TT rail all e Nri Tidy ibid steak wil 5 Select Show Wireless if you have many 6 Select the wireless network you want to con networks in your area nect to GE Coari irati 1 Croma a mimari Sann bey or peer a TEN Coste se il BEID po chee eten k ke surt mati nj erher P 4 heeded beets h Leien iza Patti wl oe st ve pamanna 7 When connecting you may have to enter a 8 After connection has been established Con password nected will be shown 52 Using the Notebook PC d 3 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables fo
25. tray During CD play Stops CD play 144 CD Skip to Previous Track Rewind amp Audio Volume Down During CD play this button has two functions Track The first push will restart the current track Second push will skip to the previous track Audio Hold down to decrease audio volume p i CD Skip to Next Track Fast Forward amp Audio Volume Up During CD play this button has two functions Track Push once to skip to the next track during CD playing Audio Hold down to increase audio volume gt Audio Volume Controls 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 32 Getting Started 3 Switches and Status Indicators cont Status Indicators Front Wim kal nl a g D DW LP e i PRS dh Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Note book PC is in the Suspend to RAM Sleep mode This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC Ej is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode amp Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery s power as follows ON The Notebook PC s battery is charging when AC power is connected OFF The Notebook PC s batter
26. 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 Note The TPM is disabled by default Use BIOS setup to enable it Enabling TPM Security NS SETUP VILT Enter BIOS Setup press F2 on system startup Ber Ly Set On Security page set TPM Security to Enabled Important Use your TPM application s Restore or Migration function to backup your TPM security data TH ecarri Clearing TPM Secured Data PTOS SETUP UTILITY When Supervisor Password is installed TPM Security Clear will appear Use this item to clear all data secured by TPM You have to restart the Notebook PC after setting the password to see the security clear option TPH Security Clear Important Use should routinely backup your TPM secured data Using the Notebook PC d Antenna Connections on selected models This page shows multimedia connections for TV Tuner and or FM Radio Models TV and radio features require built in modules only on selected
27. without additional adapters Modem Port RE The RJ 11 modem port with two pins is smaller than the RJ 45 LAN port and supports v SSA DE a standard telephone cable The internal modem supports up to 56K V 90 transfers The e built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters j KR d d IMPORTANT The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or Go else damage will occur to the Notebook PC LL SS USB Port 2 0 1 1 on selected models The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as aaa gt keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners connected in a V 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 Audio Video AV S Input on selected models The audio video input is a way of inputting audio and video signals through RCA jacks or S Video requires the RCA adapter included with selected models This function only works when purchased with the TV tuner hardware and software package 16 Knowing the Parts 2 QO Antenna Input on selected models
28. 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 4 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 11 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC NOTE The keyboard will be different for each territory ce Ker 6 Camera on selected models 5 us kom O O PECH gt Ne Ka G PE O AN jam O Bei Q bb S o pel yo Q O te O ke rel gt ta O DI Z I ad v 5 had O N G O 3 fae we E fae O S om DE 5 Be O Be O 5 fae O gt 3 O gt pari O 3 Semi O S pel H O S O z bei DI om O O 12 Knowing the Parts 2 ri Camera Indicator i The camera indicator shows when the built in camera is in use The camera may be auto activated C by supported software SW A Microphone Built in The built in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors E 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
29. 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 dh WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazard ous radiation exposure Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S A patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited A Appendix CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish Udstyret er i henhold ril R det beslutning 98 482 EF EU godkendt ril at blive opkoblet p de offentlige telefonnet som enkeltforbundet terminal
30. Notebook PC av mo c av OI i Ou OI _ ab nad av O na av Sp E3179 May 2007 Contents Table of Contents 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual Notes For This Manual Preparing your NoteDook OE ET 2 Knowing the Parts DS a lej aje ei a E E A A A O A OE AA A AE EE o ser le eta sta as ses PE AS PROS EE EO IS ve 3 Getting Started Power E Using AC POUL rer NEI PN vr gt LES Powering ON the Notebook PDC The Power On Self Test DOT ee Charging the Battery PI Beie ele ler EE Power Management Modes nn Sleep and e 0 0 EEE EE aE JEE OWE OT Olea eege Special Keyboard Funchons ana Colored Hot RS Microsol Ve SEO SERT Keyboard as a Numeric ende Keyboard as Cursors a sa eebe EE Switches and Status Indicators a STEE AIS NO te TEE Contents Table of Contents Cont 4 Using the Notebook PC Beiler EE 38 VEME NTN TE 38 Touchpad Usage lllustrations ea 39 Caring for the 1 OAC E 40 Automatic Touchpad Disabling Synaptics RRE RRE NREN NNN 40 Gaming Optical Mouse on selected modell 41 Storage Devices eeneg 43 Expansion C afd E 43 NNN 44 Flash Memory Card Reader a ea ta ee nana ee obo ii obed tenja 46 F rd DISK Ri UE 47 Memory FN RE A AE Na 48 Os E og EE 49 Modem SEN 49 Network EN 50 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models
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32. 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 A Appendix O 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 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
33. The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover twisted pair is required UltraDMA 66 or 100 UltraDMA 66 or 100 are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates Unlike traditional PIO mode which only uses the rising edge of IDE command signal to transfer data UltraDMA 66 or 100 uses both rising edge and falling edge USB Universal Serial Bus A 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 attached physi cally without having to install drivers or reboot With USB the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can be eliminated Appendix A Declarations and Safety Statements 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 satisf
34. am Area R K23A mm2 Gauge Diam Area R IG3A mm2 AWG mm mm2 ohm km MA AWG mm mm2 ohm km MA 33 0 18 0 026 676 75 24 0 50 0 20 87 5 588 0 19 0 028 605 85 0 55 0 24 72 3 715 32 0 20 0 031 547 93 0 60 0 28 60 7 850 30 0 25 0 049 351 147 22 0 65 0 33 51 7 1 0 A 29 0 30 0 071 243 212 0 70 0 39 44 6 1 16 A 27 0 35 0 096 178 288 0 75 0 44 38 9 1 32 A 26 0 40 0 13 137 378 20 0 80 0 50 34 1 1 51A 25 0 45 0 16 108 477 0 85 0 57 30 2 1 70 A BIOS Basic Input Output System BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components such as memory disks and the display adapter The BIOS instructions are built into the computer s read only memory BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM Bit Binary Digit Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer A bit can have one of two values 0 or 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 A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character punc
35. apter 29 95 available plugged in charging More power optrons Windows Mobility Center Current power plan PowerdGear Entertainment Left click the battery icon Cursor over the battery icon with power adapter 6 47 PM 7 NOTE You will be warned when battery power is low If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode Windows default uses STR A WARNING Suspend to RAM STR does not last long when the battery power is depleted Suspend to Disk STD is not the same as power OFF STD requires a small amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply e g removing both the power adapter and battery pack 9 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 bat tery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON The battery status indicator on the Notebook PC turns OFF when the battery pack is charged NOTE The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the batte
36. atic sensitive objects cannot be used in place of your fingers The touchpad s primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor Slide finger forward Slide finger left Slide finger backward Cursor Movement Right Click Pad lock indicator Left Click Slide finger right Using the Notebook PC d LJ 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 Lightly but rapidly strike the release 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 Wi
37. attery cells housed together A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed use the following procedures to install the battery pack IMPORTANT Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is 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 else damage may occur to the Notebook PC 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 bat
38. connections and hot plugging capabilities like USB The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100 400 Mbits sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus IEEE1394 is also used in high end digital eguipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port 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 L 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 17 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC O Audio Speaker The built in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich vibrant sound results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers Audio features are software controlled O 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 ma
39. d most Bluetooth devices in Windows operating system 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model see switches in Section 3 amp MULEJ Sali AA Mal e LE eek de PA 2 Press FN F2 repeatedly until Wireless LAN ON 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on or WLAN 8 Bluetooth ON is shown the taskbar and select either the Wireless LAN Bluetooth or just the Bluetooth WIRELESS LAN BLUETOOTH E 203203 asnes xuusY 929288 LEE 515 PM SEEEEE 3 Select Add a Bluetooth Device on 3b Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from the the taskbar menu Windows Control Panel 3 Bluetooth Devices 4 Prepare the Bluetooth mouse e Install two AA batteries e Turn ON the power switch on the bottom of the 3c If launched from the Control Panel mouse The bottom sensor should glow red click Add from this screen e Push the RESET button on the bottom of the Bluetooth mouse K Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Welcome to the Add Bluctooth Device Wizard Before proceeding refer 15 ine Bluetooth section of the imace decumentation Than set up your device mv thal your Gompulet cin hired Ei ikeyboards and mace God s enke is eel up ari ready lu bre board Wo Achy Beret dees bei eme red 5 Click Next when the Bluetooth mouse is ready J add Bluetooth Device Wizand De you nend a paaskey te adel pour device E To armer this quesien r
40. e CTR21 standard Country Applied More Testing Austria Yes No Belgium Yes No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark Yes Yes Finland Yes No France Yes No Germany Yes No Greece Yes No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Yes No Ireland Yes No Italy Still Pending Still Pending Israel No No Lichtenstein Yes No Luxemburg Yes No The Netherlands Yes Yes Norway Yes No Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Yes No Switzerland Yes No United Kingdom Yes No This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability For updates to this table you may visit http www cetecom de technologies ctr_21 html National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling which would make any additional testing superfluous In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities A Appendix FE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This 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 pursua
41. e 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 S 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 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 DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects EJ 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 Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire W 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 suc
42. e power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to per sons due to fire or explosion Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers le 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 HO5VV F 2G 0 75mm A Appendix d Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries z m nm e CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used bat teries according to the manufacturer s instructions English ATTENZIONE Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato Sosti tuire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica Non disperdere le batterie nell ambiente Italian VORSICHT Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemiiBen 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 ma 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 batte
43. e transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Drive A E DCIN Vehicle Power Adapter The vehicle power adapter provides a source of power for using the Notebook PC and or charging the Notebook PC s battery pack while in transit when no AC power is available This product is an essential tool for today s mobile profes sional Your purchase will enhance the power performance and versatility of your portable computer while traveling on the road or on the sea The Vehicle Power Adapter can be used in vehicles or boats using a standard cigarette lighter socket The Vehicle Power Adapter accepts input ranges from 10 8VDC Volts Direct Current to 16VDC and provides 19VDC up to 120W Watts Appendix A Optional Connections These items if desired may be purchased from third parties USB Keyboard and Mouse gt Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC s built in keyboard and touchpad a 2 0 gt Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub A Appendix D Bluetooth Mouse Setup optional This process can be used to ad
44. ectly 1 Check Device Manager to see if there are any problems 2 Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem 3 If the problem is not solved update the BIOS to the latest version and try again 4 If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Hardware Problem Battery Battery maintenance 1 Register the Notebook PC for a one year warranty using the following website http member asus com login aspx S _Language en us 2 Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the Notebook PC with the AC adaptor to prevent damage caused by the accidental power loss The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to prevent over charging so it will not damage the battery pack if it is left in the Notebook PC 3 Store the battery pack in a dry location with temperatures between 10 C and 30 C if you will not be using it for a long time It is strongly recommended that you charge the battery pack every three months A Appendix Common Problems and Solutions Cont Hardware Problem Power ON OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC Diagnostics 1 Power On by Battery only Y 2 N 4 Able to see BIOS ASUS Logo Y 3 N A Able to load the OS Y B N A Adapter power LED ON Y 5 N C Power ON by Adapter only Y 6 N A Able to see BIOS ASUS Logo Y 7 N A Able to load the OS Y D N A aa NB W WN Symptom amp Solutions
45. ency shutdown while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data 26 E Power Management Modes Getting Started 3 The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to Options maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership TCO You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full Operation on demand O Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows gt Control Panel gt Power Options In System Settings you can define Sleep Hibernate or Shut Down for closing the display panel or pressing the power button Sleep 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 close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved Sleep is the same as Suspend to RAM STR This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF Because RAM is volatile it requires power to
46. ensington 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 CLASS 2 amp 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
47. eprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration U S Government Printing Office Ce CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product in a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Appendix A 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 interference 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 4 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 instruc tions 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 A FCC Caution Any changes
48. ering 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 s Do not use the Notebook PC near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool e Do not use the 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 ies 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 explosion e Do not us
49. ers 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 3 NOTE This 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 bu A O Ke 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 b
50. esent various hardware software conditions See indicator details in section3 amp 13 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC A NOTE The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model A NOTE The battery pack size will vary depending on model 1 10 m l 9 al 4 7 os NI Fe 6 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 NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT 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 14 Knowing the Parts 2 A TV Tuner Card Compartment The TV tuner card compartment allows the installation of a TV Tuner card for viewing television programs on this Notebook PC Q Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebo
51. ets 55 d Using the Notebook PC Media Center Remote Controller on selected models A wireless remote controller is included with TV tuner models to control the Notebook PC s multimedia functions the included software must be installed The Media Center on screen menus are designed for remote control interaction providing users with a convenient and engaging way to access digital media from across the room A Media Center remote control functions like a remote control for any other consumer electronics device such as an audio video receiver or DVD player A Media Center remote control includes the following features e Media Center Start button enables quick launch of Media Center e Transport controls Play Pause Rewind Fast Forward Skip moves forward 29 seconds allows for recorded and timeshifted TV DVD content music and photo slideshows e Navigation controls up down left right let you browse lists and menus e Shortcut buttons offer one step access to Media Center experiences e More Info Details button displays details about the media currently playing e A V controls include channel up down volume up down and mute Notebook PC virtual OFF Sleep or Hibernate Arrow keys Scrolls Changes selected button Changes channel up or down Starts Windows MediaCenter or return to main menu Increases or decreases audio volume Executes accepts selection or zooms viewing See more options for se
52. etup updating flashing the BIOS Utility Follow the instructions shown Appendix A Common Problems and Solutions Cont SS Norton 2 a s Norton Internet Security NIS ege Sometimes NIS will show an alert to stop a Trojan virus from a local IP address This problem can be solved by making sure the virus definition file is the latest one and regularly updating the virus definition file 2 Reinstalling fails at the Information Wizard after uninstalling Norton Antivirus Make sure NIS has been uninstalled from your computer reboot your system install NIS again use Live Update and update the virus definition file 3 Norton accidently blocks desired web pages or reduces download speeds Change the security configuration to a lower level NIS scans virus while downloading data so net work speed will be decreased 4 Cannot login to MSN or Yahoo messenger services Make sure NIS has been updated and also update the Windows system by using Windows Update If the problem still exist try 1 Open NIS 200x by clicking on the NIS icon in your system tray 2 Open Norton AntiVirus in Options menu 3 Click on Instant Messenger uncheck MSN Windows Messenger from Which Instant mes sengers to protect 5 NIS is damaged and need reinstalling NIS is located in the provided disc in the NIS200x folder x is the version number 6 The Start firewall when system is booted opti
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54. h as a carrying bag 1 Introducing the Notebook PC lt 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 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 z 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 z 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 land
55. ht pressure Automatic Touchpad Disabling Synaptics Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC s touchpad when an external USB mouse is at tached This feature is normally OFF to turn ON this feature select the option in Windows Control Panel gt Mouse Properties gt Device Settings Do nm Models with Synaptics touchpad and Mai Accounts and Family Masi E m 4 Gt aed men den a pen Buttons Porters Porter Ortons Wheel Marware Bi Device Ze udi O At r nenova uier secours Synaptics Ponting Device v 1 5 Z2Nov06 ox mr D Ge O hange desitog background og the share K Region CEET giske Desbie Sommar pay Chur eter made engen hage pe unga S Select this option to WE Qu md os kp va enable this feature a Pr ke os AEN erter kat scan trom taskbar 4 20PM EG ins C State tray icon mn taskbar D I 42004 Promet E vam Find Mouse properties in the Control Panel mo miro CH Models with ALPS touchpad Models with ALPS touchpad do not have F Mame Propetic OE this feature EN NE TN Em Bra Double Jie Send Fe Gutten Ted ema GH a pes d We e tt Ness mi erw ft fehue gt ku a Sec EH Sepp ki gea od baffen hunetersk of USE mona 40 Using the Notebook PC d Gaming Optical Mouse on selected models The gaming optical mouse is a standard mouse with some added software features
56. ick Next 4 Select a partition option and click Next Partition options Recover Windows to first partition only This option will delete only the first partition allowing you to keep other partitions and create a new system partition as drive C Recover Windows to entire HD This option will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive C Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partition This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions C 60 and D 40 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process A NOTE Please visit www asus com for updated drivers and utilities A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Cont Using DVD on selected models The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system drivers and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory The Recovery DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC s software to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Before using the Recovery DVD copy your data files such as Outlook PST files to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as network settings Using the Recovery DVD 1 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive Notebook PC needs to be powered ON 2 Restart the Noteboo
57. ier lo he ados section id Bra documentation hal cas wih pour deca Fiha do umarit bon species amp pobikev use that one VO Choapa a p stkjer tor m VO Use the padelory found in the documentation ad oe Ghee oy ect fag ken a mz a base NE Yeu fu ht gema une a Cor urinsa year devica dons meet aske Ural ii fo VE degt ug The more mam it will be blest SS 7 Select Don t use a passkey and click Next Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Completing the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard 9 Click Finish when adding is complete A Note RESET may be necessary after changing batteries Repeat steps if necessary Appendix A Add Bluetooth Device Wizard ez Seinri the Bluetooth device that you want to add D Mla neo Jin bh eem Penpherals keyboards mice joysticks AE yu don pps the device that you ward bo add make sure thal dis named on Falow the soup race that come wth the daten Sec Ae ard then click Search Again z Search Agen La Le en 6 A list of nearby Bluetooth devices will be shown Select the Bluetooth mouse and click Next 8 Wait while the Bluetooth mouse is being added 3 Bluetooth Devices Peripherals keyboards mice joysticks Bluetooth Travel Mouse No passkey 10 You will see your device in the window You can also add or remove
58. in case the Notebook PC is found by others roi 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 Memory RAM Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access The BIOS au tomatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures accordingly 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 ex pansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability 15 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC M Direct Flash Indicator The direct flash indicator blinks when Microsoft DirectX 9 10 used with most games is running Use the provided Direct Console software see indicators to enable or disable this function L se LAN Port The RJ 45 LAN port with 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
59. ings 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 magnetic wands Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Read the later pages for detailed informa tion on using your Notebook PC 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 Open the Display Panel di IMPORTANT When opening do not force The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook the display panel down to the table or else PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hiber the hinges may break Never lift the Note nation modes Actual behavior of the power switch book PC by the display panel can be customized in Windows Control Panel gt E Power Options gt System Settings 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10
60. ional de funcionamvento sitistactona en todos los puntos de terminaci n de la red de una RTPC En caso de surgir algun problema procede ponerse en contacto en primer lugar con el proveedor del eguipo Dtrustningen bar godkints i enlighet med r dets beslut 98 482 EG for allevropeisk 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 emellerrid inte i sig sj lvt en absolut garanti f r am urustningem kommer art fungera tilliredsseillande vid varje relendrsanslurningspunke Om problem oppst r bar ni i f rsta hand kontakta leverant ren av utrustningen Appendix A 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 Owners Name Owner s Telephone Manufacturer Model Serial Number Display Size Resolution gt Memory Size Z Retailer Z Location PurchaseDate __ Hard Drive Manufacturer e Capacity gt Optical Drive Manufacturer Type ___ gt BIOS Version oooooooooo o ooo Date Accessories _ gt oa ou u muuuuaaaaivui ooo Accessories _ gt _ gt 5 Software Operating System Version Se
61. ive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject Note Make sure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area Using the Optical Drive Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers Unlike desktop optical drives the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle When inserting a CD it is important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the optical drive tray will scratch the CD di WARNING lf 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 A CD 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
62. ject but ton Press the ExpressCard inwards and release to eject the ExpressCard Carefully pull the ejected ExpressCard out of the socket 43 d Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC s power is 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 dise 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 NOTE It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read 44 Using the Notebook PC d 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 dr
63. k PC and press lt Esc gt on bootup and select the optical drive may be labeled as CD DVD using the down cursor and press lt Enter gt to boot from the Recovery DVD 3 Select a partition option and click Next Partition options Recover Windows to first partition only This option will delete only the first partition allowing you to keep other partitions and create a new system partition as drive C Recover Windows to entire HD This option will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive C Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partition This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions C 60 and D 40 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process A WARNING Do not remove the Recovery CD unless instructed to do so during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable NOTE Please visit www asus com for updated drivers and utilities Appendix A amp 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 v NOTE This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the American Wire Gauge standard as this table may not be current or complete Gauge Di
64. keep refresh the data Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option You can also use the keyboard shortcut Fn F1 to activate this mode Recover by pressing any keyboard key except Fn NOTE The power indicator will blink in this mode e bnr bod rm eam bod A anj 4 On bower W au Q vne pan De peaa kreeg 9 Nas prom fa eg ka Me EH EN Ore vino ga ii een s H ono 190 ge mn Fre pome a EE zoo D I Erd EC He ga mm utek io a P oe ua ge RE hoe r m Sa E E EA rn Z nter Eug OG obe sn ted Connect To Switch User Log Off Control Panel GSE Default Programs Restart Help and Support Sleep Hibernate Shut Down Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive By doing this RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake up components like LAN needs to remain powered Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option Recover by pressing the power button NOTE The power indicator will be OFF in this mode 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 sh
65. lect Samisk 24 Sam Disk 7 ADAPTER MEMORY STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Pro Duo Pro MG with MS adapater d IMPORTANT Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying format ting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur WARNING To prevent data loss use Windows Safely Remove Hard gt fely Remove Hardware ware on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card f 5 15 PM 46 Using the Notebook PC d 3 Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than WW floppy disk drives and optical drives The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard z A disk drive Current hard drives support S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting W EN Technology to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen When replacing a or upgrading the hard drive always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this gt Notebook PC ay 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 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment Visit an authorized service center or retailer for informa tion on hard disk drive upgrades fo
66. lected item Plays pause audio or video Fast forward Goes to next Stops playing or recording Mutes audio volume Goes back to previous item menu page Replay Goes to previous Skip Goes to next DVD menu View television program guide Starts or stops recording 3 Note This remote controller can be stored in the Notebook PC s Ex pressCard slot when not in use This side inserts first when storing in ee the Notebook ExpressCard slot 56 Using the Notebook PC d Media Center Remote Controller on selected models Full sized model pause when playing Starts or stops recording Rewind Replay Goes to previous Goes back to previous item menu page Scrolls left Increases or decreases audio volume View television program guide View recorded television programs Clear keyed data Red button Green button Notebook PC virtual OFF Sleep or Hibernate mode depending on settings Stops playing or recording Play Fast forward Goes to next Skip Goes to next Starts Windows MediaCenter or return to MediaCenter main menu See more options for selected item Scrolls up Executes accepts selection or zooms viewing Scrolls right Scrolls down Mutes audio volume Changes channel up or down Starts TV viewing Starts the DVD player or opens menu in DVD mode Numbers 1 to 0 Numeric entry keys Executes accepts selection ON OFF text overlay for supported programs Blue but
67. liquids use plain water if necessary to clean the display panel O Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button e Details are described in section 3 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 desk top mouse A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included S touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation J Pad Lock Indicator between touchpad buttons This indicator will light when the built in touchpad is UNLOCKED enabled When the built in G touchpad is LOCKED disabled this indicator will not light z O Status Indicators front Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions See indicator details in section 3 E Multimedia Control Buttons on selected models The multimedia control buttons allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application See section 3 for more information Direct Messenger Direct console allows user defined status indications See indicator details in section 3 Status Indicators top Q Status indicators repr
68. n 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 OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2007 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
69. ndows Control Panel Mouse The following 2 examples produce the same results Double Clicking Press the left button twice and Lightly but rapidly strike the release touchpad twice Dragging Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish You can move the cursor over the item you select and while keeping the left button depressed moving the cursor to the desired location then release the button Or you can simply double tap on the item and hold while dragging the item with your fingertip The following illustrations produce the same results Dragging Dragging Clicking dk Tapping Hold left button and slide finger Lightly strike the touchpad twice on touchpad sliding finger on touchpad during second strike 39 d Using the Notebook PC 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 e Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease e Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons e Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects NOTE The touchpad responds to movement not to force There is no need to tap the surface too hard Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad The touchpad responds best to lig
70. nements Keep other button assignements Double Och Auto Scroll a Restore Defaults Z s SetPoint Advanced Game Setti Mouse Sensitivity Settings 42 Using the Notebook PC d Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents pictures and other files to various data storage devices This Notebook PC has the following storage devices e Expansion Card e Optical drive Flash memory reader e Hard disk drive 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 3 Carefully connect any cables or adapters remove it using the Removing an Express needed by the ExpressCard Usually connectors Card instructions below can only be inserted in one orientation Look for a sticker icon or marking on one side of 2 Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side l l the connector representing the top 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 e
71. nt 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help A WARNING The use of a shielded type power cord is required in order to meet FCC 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 I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment R
72. ok PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability O vg Battery Lock Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured When the battery pack is inserted it will automatically lock To remove the battery pack this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position Battery Lock Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack Move the manual lock to the locked posi tion after inserting the battery pack QO x lt gt Audio Speaker The built in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich vibrant sound results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers Audio features are software controlled 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 and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit O a Name Card Holder The Notebook PC has a name card holder glued to the bottom of the Notebook PC to hold Se identification information on the user
73. on is selected but it takes about one minute to startup the firewall every time I enter Windows Windows is not responsive during this time If NIS firewall reduces your system speed to an intolerable level deselect that option 7 Much of my system speed has been reduced by NIS NIS will reduce your system speed both booting and running performance if you are using NIS s full protection functions NIS scans and tracks all data in the background You can speed up your system by stopping NIS s auto scan functions in system bootup You can then scan virus manually when your computer is not in use 8 Cannot uninstall NIS Go to Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Look for Norton Internet Security 200x Symantec Corporation Click Change Remove and choose Remove All to uninstall NIS A Appendix Common Problems and Solutions Cont 9 Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing Norton Internet Security or Norton Personal Firewall How to stop Windows Firewall 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 You will have one of two control panels Click on the Security Center icon 3 Click on the Windows Firewall icon beneath the status updates 4 Click Off and then click OK 10 Why is the Privacy Control icon showing x Turn off Privacy Control from Status amp Settings 11 Insufficient privilege message Many settings including disabling or uninstalling NIS require you to be logged into
74. ould enter these states The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature not CPU e The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit e The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit e The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit 27 28 3 Getting Started 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 fn F1 Fn zd 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 Fn F2 Pr E Radio Tower F2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth on selected models ON or OFF with an on screen display When enabled the OG ue corresponding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth S Envelope Icon F3 Pres
75. 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 eye wear during any operation of the laser Class 3B lasers have both admin istrative 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 Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32 bit data bus interface PCI is a standard widely used by 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 A Appendix Glossary Cont RAM Random Access Memory RAM usually just called memory is the place in a computer whe
76. quency 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 amp Ad hoc mode Notebook PC Desktop PC The Ad hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect 1 to another wireless device No access point AP is i required in this wireless environment All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters amp Infrastructure mode Gg ES 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 Access Point d Using
77. r connecting Bluetooth enabled devices Examples of Bluetooth enabled devices may be Notebook PCs Desktop PCs mobile phones and PDAs Note If your Notebook PC did not come with built in Bluetooth you need to connect a USB or 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 capa bilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use it as a modem to connect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files share peripherals or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enabled wireless keyboard or mouse O Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices See Appendix for complete process 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model see switches in Section 3 M LERE alh OIN Mala Ga ledja koje AA 2 Press FN F2 repeatedly until Wireless LAN ON 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on or WLAN 8 Bluetooth ON is shown the taskbar and select either the Wireless LAN Bluetooth or just the Bluetooth WIRELESS LAN BLUETOOTH SC r MENE bg E i aai ArceRi E Oz OSD defi tie di u Jeck pt Bhari Za D s deli Drea rad EA Tescg Z Dem Mpp Tea
78. r your Notebook PC Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability 47 Memory RAM 48 d Using the Notebook PC Additional 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 This is only an example D The memory compartment provides expansion ca pabilities for additional memory 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 oe HU SI Removing a Memory Card This is only an example This is only an example O Using the Notebook PC d 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 Modem Connection The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC s internal modem should have H 7 either two or four wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the modem and g
79. re the operating system applica tion programs and data in current use are temporarily kept so that they can be guickly 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 TPM Trusted Platform Module on selected models The TPM is a security hardware device on the system board that will hold computer generated keys for encryption It is a hardware based solution that can help avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data The TPM provides the ability to the PC or Notebook 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
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81. rityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish astaan 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 bat terie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m re type ou d un type quivalent recommand par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant French ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres 1 henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner Norwegian EAE nA OERA EROICE ET zili EHTawO MEH KJ SNDYDTIEDT F ME DH RIE TA LT FAV Japanese Appendix A gt Optical Drive Safety Information e 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 A 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
82. rogram click Start gt select Computer gt right click a hard disk Z TEEN EE drive icon gt choose Properties gt click the Tools tab gt click Check Now gt click geg Start You can also select Scan sectors for more effective scan and repair but the process will run slower i 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 Getting Started 3 9 Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery A fully charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features your general work habits the CPU system memory size and the size of the display panel Power Options Windows Mobility Center 3 Note Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system g 3 hr3l min 99 remaining Select a power plan Right click the battery icon ia PowerdGear Entertainment 0 Powerd Gear Battery Saving d 2 hr 23 min 59 remaining E PowerdGear High Performance Current power plan Power4Gear Entertainment Learn how to conserve power Cursor over the battery icon without power ad
83. ry voltage is too high A 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 3 Getting Started Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hiberna tion modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized m Windows Control Panel Power Options For other options such as Switch User Restart Sleep or Shut Down RSA Switch User click the arrowhead next to the lock icon Log Off ontrol Panel fer i Restarting or Rebooting Default Programs Restart After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to REM Sleep restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box Hibemate Shut Down to allow restart To restart the system manually choose Restart m 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 1 Hold the power button over 4 seconds or 2 Press the shutdown button DO 4 on the bottom TIP Use a straightened paper clip to press the shutdown button 4 IMPORTANT Do not use emerg
84. s The consumer infrared IrDA communication port allows convenient wireless control of the provided multimedia software in selected models using the provided wireless remote control in selected models 20 3 Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 4 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 21 3 Getting Started Power System ka Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts the power adapter and the battery power system The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC DC adapter That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to 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 TIP You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapt
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86. sing this button will launch your Email application while Windows is running al E e Icon F4 Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running e s F5 Filled Sun Icon F5 i Decreases the display brightness ma F6 Open Sun Icon F6 er Increases the display brightness F7 Fn LCD Icon F7 Toggles the display panel ON and OFF On certain models stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes Z aA LCD Monitor Icons F8 Toggles between the Notebook PC s LCD display and an external monitor in this series Notebook PC LCD gt External Monitor gt Both This function does not work in 256 Colors select High Color in Display Property Settings NOTE Must connect an external monitor before booting up F9 Fn Crossed out Touchpad F9 Toggles the built in touchpad LOCKED disabled S and UNLOCKED enabled Locking the touchpad will prevent you from acci hi dentally moving the cursor while typing and is best used with an external pointing Z device such as a mouse NOTE Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED enabled and not light when the touchpad is LOCKED disabled Colored Hot Keys cont Getting Started 3 F10 ER Speaker Icons F10
87. ssage older messages may be showing Power4Phone Call Caller ID if available will be scrolled below BIS Notebook PC Battery Low Battery power remaining from 10 will be scrolled below Icon will disappear after connecting external power using the provided power adapter 36 4 Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory card reader Hard disk drive Memory RAM Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection on selected models Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected models 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 37 d Using the Notebook PC H Pointing Device O 38 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 device driver is still required for working with some application software IMPORTANT Do not use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touch pad or else damage may occur to the touchpad s surface Using the Touchpad Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad Because the touch pad is electrost
88. stem to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Contact your retailer if you require such a solution Note Some of the Notebook PC s components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed Appendix A System BIOS Settings Boot Device DI SETIP UTILITY BHOS SETUP UTILITY ist Boot Device Removable Device k Boot Device Priority 1 On the Boot screen select Boot Device Priority 2 Select each item and press Enter to select a device Security Setting BINS SETUP UTILITY To clear the password Enter New Password SSS 2 Type in a password and press Enter 1 Leave the password field blank and press Confirm New Password TON Enter 3 Re type the password and press Enter Password uninstalled Ma radio 2 Password is then cleared Change pery isur Password 4 Password is then set 1 On the Security screen select Change Supervisor or Change User Password A Appendix System BIOS Settings cont Password Check DI SETUP UTILITY Passunrd Check Setup Select whether to ask for a password during bootup Always or only when entering the BIOS setup utility Setup Save Changes BIG SETUP UTILITY Saue Changes and Exit User Access Level BIG SETIP UTILITY User ficcess Level Full ficcessl Full Access Select the level of access to allow the User Password to have in
89. t Z s should have an RJ 11 connector on both ends Connect one end to the modem port and VE J Za the other end to an analog telephone wall socket the ones found in residential buildings T 4 Once the driver is setup the modem is ready to use NOTE When you are connected to an online service do not place the Notebook PC in suspend or sleep mode or else you will disconnect the modem connection y Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built in modem mu la O Telephone connector is the smaller of the two Telephone Wall Jack Telephone connection is l 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 49 SECH e a 50 4 Using the Notebook PC 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 not a 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 s
90. tarted 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 NOTE Tips and information for special situations TIP Tips and useful information for completing tasks IMPORTANT Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data com ponents or persons WARNING Important information that must be followed for safe operation Text enclosed in lt gt or represents a key on the keyboard do not actually type the lt gt or and the enclosed letters H 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 spong
91. tery 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 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 23 3 Getting Started dh Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC s power ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON If necessary you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration press F2 upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup If you press Tab during the splash screen standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen Press ESC and you will be presented with a boot menu with 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 De d 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 A WARNING DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any
92. ton Yellow button 57 58 4 Using the Notebook PC Appendix Optional Accessories 8 Connections Operating System and Software System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information 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 A Appendix Optional Accessories These items if desired come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC lt 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 a 2 0 USB Flash Memory Disk go A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1 44MB floppy r E disk and provide storage up to several hundred megabytes higher transfer speeds __ e and greater durability When used in current operating systems no drivers are d necessary 5 USB Floppy Disk Drive gt An optional USB interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette WARNING To prevent system failures use Windows Safely Remove Hardware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the floppy disk befor
93. tuation 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 A Appendix amp Glossary Cont 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 1s essentially a bigger faster CD that can hold video as well as audio and computer data With these capacities and access rates DVD discs can provide you with dramatically enhanced high color full motion videos better graphics sharper pictures and digital audio for a theater like experience DVD aims to encompass home entertainment computers and business information with a single 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 parallel bus used in the PC card slot Not compatible
94. vers first so that hardware devices can be recognized 6 If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance A Appendix Software Problem BIOS Updating the BIOS 1 Please verify the Notebook PC s exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website 2 Use the WINFLASH utility to update your BIOS The utility can be found in your Driver x Utility CD that came with your Notebook PC 3 Extract the BIOS file to a temporary location such as the root in CH 4 Click Start All Programs ASUS Utility WINFLASH WINFLASH a Select the new BIOS image file b Confirm the selected BIOS information Check the model version and data c Click Flash to initialize the BIOS updating procedure d Click Exit when procedure completes e Reboot the system Assuming that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file press F2 to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot up f After entering BIOS setup page go to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults Then select Save and Exit and reboot the system again g The BIOS flash procedure is now complete WUS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY Stact Easy Plash Load Manufacture Defau Start Easy Flash Utility Load Manufacture Defaults DI Cancel mi Cancel You can also use the Easy Flash function You must Load Manufacture Defaults after on the Advanced page of the BIOS S
95. witching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required 1000BASE T or Gigabit is only supported on selected models Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ethernet TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover LAN cable is required Fast Ethernet model Gigabit models support auto crossover SO a crossover LAN cable is optional Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built in Ethernet controller Sa LAN connector is the larger of the two Network cable with RJ 45 connectors 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 Using the Notebook PC d 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 Spectrum DSSS and Orthogonal Fre
96. with previous PCMCIA cards Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system including pe ripherals such as printers modems and pointing devices IDE Integrated Drive Electronics IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself eliminating the need for a separate adapter card in the case for SCSI devices UltraDMA 66 or 100 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB Sec transfer IEEE1394 1394 Also known as iLINK Sony or FireWire Apple 1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot plugging capabilities like USB The popular 1394a interface has a bandwidth of 400Mbits sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus The newer 1394b interface can support twice the speed and will appear in future models when peripherals support higher speeds 1394 is also used in high end digital equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port Infrared Port IrDA on selected models The infrared IrDA communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infra red equipped devices or computers up to 4Mbits sec This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers Small offices can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other without a network Appendix A Glossary Cont K
97. y ASUS Direct Console ASUS Direct Console Main screen SET EN Open personal settings Enable or disable Direct Messenger Personal settings screen Default setting AES wey AGE wm mee Be EE icon and time Personal setting Create your own text and icon instead of using the default clock and time A 10 25 PM 35 d Using the Notebook PC Status Indicators Direct Messenger Display Cont Personal settings screen My personal setting Preview window You can add text or icons repeatedly aa Fee Click Apply to send your ersonal text icon to the irect Messenger display Click Add after typing a text or selecting an icon You can add text or icons repeatedly NOTE The default setting or personal settings will only display when all of the alarms have been dismissed Direct Messenger Icons L Clock icon Default mode when no status is present otherwise your own icon or text MS Outlook Meeting Alarm Meeting venue subject and time will be scrolled below Icon will disappear 5 mins after set meeting time MS Outlook email Email sender and subject will be scrolled below Icon will disappear after reading all new emails MS Messenger Call Message sender no message will be scrolled below Icon will disappear after replying or closing the last me
98. y 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 NOTE The region setting may be changed up to five times using the viewer software then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty If resetting is desired shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user Region Definitions Region 1 Canada US US Territories Region 2 Czech Egypt Finland France Germany Gulf States Hungary Iceland Iran Iraq Ireland Italy 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
99. y have recordable R or re writable RW capabilities See the marketing specifica tions for details on each model O Optical Drive Emergency Eject location varies by model 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 O Optical Drive Electronic Eject eonen 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 el Cam Seer Windows Computer and selecting Eject paper Optical Drive Activity Indicator location varies by model The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive E This indicator will light in proportion to the data size transferred 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 P Direct Flash Indicator The direct flash indicator blinks when Microsoft DirectX 9 10 used with most games is running
100. y is charged or completely drained Blinking Battery power is less than 10 and the AC power is not connected X Email Indicator Flashes when there is one or more new email s in your email program s inbox This func e tion requires software setup and may not be currently configured on your Notebook PC This al function is designed for Microsoft email software only and may not work with email software from other companies va Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with built in wireless LAN and or built in Bluetooth When the built in wireless LAN and or built in Bluetooth is enabled this indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary Pad Lock Indicator between touchpad buttons a This indicator will light when the built in touchpad is UNLOCKED enabled When the built in s touchpad is LOCKED disabled this indicator will not light Locking the touchpad will prevent i mi you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing and is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse 33 d Using the Notebook PC Switches and Status Indicators cont Status Indicators cont Top Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth BT This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC s built in Bluetooth BT function is

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