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1. The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices video cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners connected in a series USB supports hot swapping of devices so that peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting Flash Memory Slot This Notebook PC has a built in memory card reader that can read the several flash memory cards used in personal digital devices More information is provided in section 4 of this manual rQ Headphone Output Jack Phone S The stereo headphone jack 1 8 inch is used to connect the Notebook PC s audio out signal to ampli Ge fied speakers or headphones Using this jack automatically disables the built in speakers iif SPDIF Output Jack SPDIF This jack provides connection to SPDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface compliant devices for digital audio output Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi fi home entertainment system A Microphone Input Jack Mic Input The mono microphone jack 1 8 inch can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices Use this feature for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings OU Modem Port The RJ 11 telephone port supports an RJ 11 telephone cable The internal modem supports up to 56K V 90 transfers with fax capabilities The built in connector allows convenient use without a dongle sao LAN Port The RJ 45 LAN port is larger
2. 0 17 0 023 751 68 16 1 30 1 3 13 0 3 97 A 33 0 18 0 026 676 75 1 40 1 5 11 2 4 60 A 0 19 0 028 605 85 1 50 1 8 9 70 5 30 A 32 0 20 0 031 547 93 14 1 60 2 0 8 54 6 0A 30 0 25 0 049 351 147 1 70 23 7 57 6 7 A 29 0 30 0 071 243 212 13 1 80 2 6 6 76 7 6A 27 0 35 0 096 178 288 1 90 2 8 6 05 8 5A 26 0 40 0 13 137 378 12 2 00 3 1 5 47 9 4 A 25 0 45 0 16 108 477 J 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 66 Appendix 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 Bus Master IDE PIO
3. A third party lock such as the ones by Kensington can be used to secure your Note book PC physically to an unmovable object The J cable wraps around an object and the T shaped end inserts into the Kensington lock port as shown in this illustration and a key or combination dial is used to secure the lock in place 62 Appendix A ae DVD ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD ROM drive or a CD ROM drive In order to view DVD titles you must install your own DVD viewer software Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC The DVD ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content CSS sometimes called copy guard is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many one rule that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in Region Definitions below Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD movie content may
4. These items if desired may be purchased from third parties O Monitor Out Connection Attaching an optional VGA LCD monitor is just like that of a standard desktop PC some configu rations may require additional display driver set tings You can view the Notebook PC display panel while simultaneously allowing others to view the external monitor For large audiences try you can connect a video projector to this port Q External Audio Connections a The Notebook PC provides easy access for connecting a stereo headphone or multichannel speaker system mono microphone and a stereo audio source just like on many personal audio equipment Multichannel speaker system 61 A Appendix Optional Connections Cont These items if desired may be purchased from third parties 1794 EEE1394 Connection 1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot plugging capabilities like USB Up to 63 devices such as hard disk drives scanners removable drives and digital cameras video cameras with an 1394 port can all be con nected more 1394 devices can be connected us ing a 1394 hub 1394 is also used in high end digi tal equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub fra Securing Your Notebook PC For system and hard disk drive security see BIOS setup Security
5. no drivers are necessary lt USB Communication Cable Attaching optional USB communication cables be tween computers through the USB ports will al low basic file transfer capabilities between the computers whether they be Notebook PC s Desk top PC s or a combination of both A Appendix Optional Accessories Cont These items if desired come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC USB Floppy Disk Drive dh WARNING To prevent system failures The Notebook PC features an optional USB interface disk drive that accepts a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette The eject button is on the top edge of the floppy disk drive for easy access unlike desktop PCs with the eject button on the bottom of the floppy disk drive Floppy access activity can be monitored through the LED on the front of the floppy disk drive use J Safely Remove Hardware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock USB Keyboard and Mouse 60 Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable Attaching an exter nal USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable Both the external USB key board and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC s built in keyboard and touchpad nu more Appendix A Optional Connections
6. ous radiation exposure Safety Statements Safety Statements 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 d Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack s before cleaning Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solu tion of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth Ars 0 C 32 F DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects I DO NOT expose to or use near lig uids rain or moisture DO NOT use the modem during an electrical storm DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty en vironments DO NOT operate during into the Notebook PC a gas leak DO NOT press or touch the display DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures panel Do not place together with small 2 above 50 C 122 F or to direct sunlight items that may scratch or enter the Note Do not block the fan vents book PC DO NOT expose to strong magnetic 3 DO NOT expose to extreme tempera or electrical fiel
7. 1 telephone connectors If connect ing two computers together without a hub in between auto cross over is supported on this Notebook PC so a crossover LAN cable is not required a j This is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built in Ethernet controller Network cable with RJ 45 connectors g 51 d Using the Notebook PC Power System AC Power System Sg 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 The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together The AC Adapter s primary function is to provide power to the Notebook PC which also charges the battery pack When the power adapter is connected to the Notebook PC it provides power to the Notebook PC and charges the inter nal battery at the same time as long as it is plugged into an electrical outlet IMPORTANT To protect your Notebook PC from damage use only the power adapter that came with this Notebook PC because each power adapter has its own power output ratings Battery Power System The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack 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 The battery system implements the Smart Batt
8. PC When the test is finished you may get a message reporting No operating system found if the hard disk was not preloaded with an operating system This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system The S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology checks the hard disk drive during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program To run Window s disk checking program 1 right click any hard disk drive icon in My Computer 2 choose Properties 3 click the Tools tab 4 click Check Now 5 select a hard disk drive 6 select Thorough to also check for physical damages and 7 click Start Third party disk utilities such as Symantec s Norton Disk Doctor can also perform the same functions but with greater ease and more features IMPORTANT If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing Continued use may result in data loss 27 28 3 Getting Started Power Management Power management settings can be found in the Windows control panel The following shows the power options properties in Windows You can define Stand By or Shut down for closing the display panel pressing the power button or act
9. PC with Lithium lon Battery CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions English ATTENZIONE Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica Non disperdere le batterie nell ambiente Italian VORSICHT Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgem Ben Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers German ADVARSELI Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anv nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti Finnish ATTENTION Il y a danger d explosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m re type ou d un typ
10. Programmable I O IDE requires that the CPU be involved in IDE access and waiting for me chanical events Bus master IDE transfers data to from the memory without interrupting the CPU Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to support bus master IDE mode Byte Binary Term One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character punctuation mark or other symbol Clock Throttling Chipset function which allows the processor s clock to be stopped and started at a known duty cycle Clock throttling is used for power savings thermal management and reducing processing speed COM Port COM is a logical device name used by to designate the computer serial ports Pointing devices mo dems and infrared modules can be connected to COM ports Each COM port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment CPU Central Processing Unit The CPU sometimes called Processor actually functions as the brain of the computer It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer s operating system to commu nicate with devices such as VGA audio Ethernet printer or modem Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system including pe ripherals such as printers modems and po
11. This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN The wireless LAN indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC s internal wireless LAN is en abled Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN 37 38 3 Getting Started 4 Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices PC Card PCMCIA Socket Optical Drive Flash Memory Card Reader Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Communication Power System AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes 39 d Using the Notebook PC H Pointing Device The Notebook PC s integrated touchpad pointing de vice is fully compatible with all two three button and scrolling knob PS 2 mice The touchpad is pressure sen sitive and contains no moving parts therefore mechani Cursor cal failures can be avoided A device driver is still re Movement quired for working with some application software d IMPORTANT Do not use any objects in Right Click place of your finger to operate the touch pad or else damage may occur to the Left Click 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 G Slide finger touchpad is electrostatic sensitive objects cannot Ger be used in place of your fingers The touchpad s primary function is to move the cursor around or s _ Slide Slide finger finger left right select it
12. an external keys on the Notebook PC a LA Gr CECE J TO f ns NumLK keyboard activated press the WW J Getting Started 3 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 With Number Lock OFF press D 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 id 7 Ni KI i 8 Gu KI Lee rare arr T gt A NNN i l NOTE The arrow symbols are illustrated here for your reference They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here EE KH een mn Er SE SN 33 3 Getting Started Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators Instant Launch Keys above keyboard 4 Pad Lock Key Pressing this button will lock your touchpad when using an external mouse Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing To enable the touchpad simply press this button again C Power4 Gear Key The Power4 Gear
13. combo drive features FlextraLink anti coaster technology and FlextraSpeed recording technology to help prevent writing unusable discs minimizes CPU loading to allow operation of other software while writing and automatically adjust for optimal recording speed versus vibration to reduce rotational noise e Interface USB 2 0 e Data buffer 2MB write 512KB read e Disc sizes 12cm and 8cm e DVD read SX max e CD read 24X max e CD R write 24X 20X 16X 8X 4X e CD RW write 12X 10X 8X 4X 2X e Dimensions 16mm x 129mm x 142mm e Weight 250g Specifications may change without notice Appendix A Optional Accessories Cont These items if desired come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB Adapter The ASUS WLAN PC Card WL 107g is a wireless LAN adapter that fits into a PCMCIA Type II slot in a Notebook PC and creates a wireless net work using the IEEE 802 11g b wireless stan dards The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter WL 167g is thumb sized and creates a wireless net work using the IEEE 802 11 g b wireless standards and connects to any computer using USB2 0 con nectivity USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1 44MB floppy disk and provide stor age up to several hundred megabytes higher trans fer speeds and greater durability When used in cur rent operating systems
14. esgeterasEekeEeEgeeEeESEEeEe EEGENEN 59 USB Communication Cable ce tasasiccce aca caeeenesvaeecssecneevaesectaccsaceavcsacstaudeadntaeanndecuraens 59 Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or Br 59 JSB Re NNN 60 BP DISK DIVO gege 61 Optional Connections arrrrrranrrrrrnnnnorrnnnrevrnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnsenrnnnsennnnssennnsnennnnssennnnnsennnnnn 61 Monitor OUT CONN e NEE 61 FINNENE 61 sen NOLEDOOK PO casero nese dere a 62 BS LEUR 62 FT ENN 62 DVD ROM Drive Information naannnannennnennnennnnnnnnnnnnrnnrrnnrsnrrsnrrenrrnnronrrenrrnnrenrrenrren 63 nede NNN je 64 NOS SM PENE EEE E E EE 66 Notebook PO NNN 72 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual Notes For This Manual Preparing your Notebook PC 11 12 1 About This User s Manual Introducing the Notebook PC You are reading the Notebook PC User s Manual This User s Manual provides information 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 Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC s components Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC s components e Using the Notebook PC Appendix Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User s Manual ee User er s Ma nual Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional
15. flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted Removing a PC Card PCMCIA To remove the PC card first remove all cables or adapters attached to the PC card then double click the PC card icon on the Windows taskbar and stop the PC card you want to remove 1 Press in the toggle eject button andrelease 2 Press the extended button again to eject the The recessed spring loaded toggle button PC Card Carefully pull the ejected PC card will extend when pushed in and released out of the socket Using the Notebook PC d Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC s power is ON 2 Gently pull on the drive s front panel and slide press the drive s eject button and the tray the tray completely out Be careful not to touch will eject out partially the CD drive lens and other mechanisms Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray 3 Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc s 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive printed side up Push down on both sides of will begin reading the table of contents TOC the disc s center until the disc snaps onto on the disc When the drive stops the disc is the hub The hub should be higher than ready to be used the disc when correctly mounted gt NOTE It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read d Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Con
16. hot plugging capabilities like USB The interface IEEE 1394 has a band width of 400 1000 Mbits sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus It is very likely that IEEE 1394 together with USB will replace Parallel IDE SCSI and EIDE ports IEEE 1394 is also used in high end digital equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port Infrared Port IrDA The infrared IrDA communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infra red equipped devices or computers This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers If your office supports IrDA networking you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node 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 Kensington Locks Kensington locks or compatible allow the Notebook PC to be secured usually using a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved Appendix A Laser Classifications As lasers became more numerous and more widely used the need to warn users of laser hazards be came apparent To meet this need laser classifications were established Current classification levels vary from optically safe re
17. information Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely These notes have different degrees of importance as described below WARNING Important information that IMPORTANT Vital information that must be followed for safe operation must be followed to prevent damage to data components or persons TIP Tips and useful information for completing tasks J NOTE Tips and information for spe cial situations Text enclosed in lt gt or represents a key on the keyboard do not actually type the lt gt or and the enclosed letters 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 infor mation on using your Notebook PC 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC Power Adapter This Notebook PC features a latchless design Press the power button and release Lift the display panel with one hand while hold In Windows XP this button can also be used to ing the system portion with your other hand safely turn OFF the Notebook PC dh WARNING When opening do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the Note
18. is supplied without liability For updates to this table you may visit http www cetecom de technologies ctr 21 html National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling which would make any additional testing superfluous In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities 65 A Appendix 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 Gauge Diam Area R l 3Amm2 Gauge Diam Area R I 3A mm2 AWG mm mm2 ohm km MA AWG mm mm2 ohm km MA 46 0 04 0 0013 13700 3 8 24 0 50 0 20 87 5 588 44 0 05 0 0020 8750 6 0 55 0 24 2 T19 42 0 06 0 0028 6070 9 0 60 0 28 60 7 850 41 0 07 0 0039 4460 12 22 0 65 0 33 OL 1 0A 40 0 08 0 0050 3420 15 0 70 0 39 44 6 1 16 A 39 0 09 0 0064 2700 19 0 75 0 44 38 9 1 32 A 38 0 10 0 0078 2190 24 20 0 80 0 50 34 1 1 51 A 37 0 11 0 0095 1810 28 085 057 30 2 1 70 A 0 12 0 011 1520 33 19 0 90 0 64 26 9 1 91A 36 0 13 0 013 1300 40 0 95 0 71 24 3 2 12A 35 0 14 0 015 1120 45 18 1 00 0 78 21 9 2 36A 0 15 0 018 970 54 1 10 0 95 18 1 2 85A 34 0 16 0 020 844 60 1 20 1 1 15 2 3 38 A
19. red telef nica publica conmutada RTPC No S an ish obstante a la vista de las diferencias que existen entre las RTPC que se ofrecen en diferentes pa ses la p homologaci n no constituye por s sola una garant a incondicional de funcionamiento satisfactorio en todos los puntos de terminaci n de la red de una RTPC En caso de surgir alg n problema procede ponerse en contacto en primer lugar con el proveedor del equipo Utrustningen har godk nts i enlighet med r dets beslut 98 482 EG f r alleuropeisk anslutning som m enskild terminal till det allm nt tillg ngliga kopplade telen tet PSTN P grund av de skillnader som Swedish finns mellan telen tet i olika l nder utg r godk nnandet emellertid inte i sig sj lvt en absolut garanti f r att utrustningen kommer att fungera tillfredsst llande vid varje telen tsanslutningspunkt Om problem uppst r b r ni i f rsta hand kontakta leverant ren av utrustningen Safety Statements UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications telephone equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak 300V peak to peak and 105V rms and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 When using the Notebook PC modem basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to person
20. set the double click speed using the Windows Control Panel Mouse The following 2 examples produce the same results Double Clicking Double Tapping press the left button twice and release lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice 41 d Using the Notebook PC 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 2 examples produce the same results Dragging Clicking Dragging Tapping hold left button and slide finger on touchpad lightly strike the touchpad twice sliding finger on touchpad during second strike NOTE A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the in cluded touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tap ping 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 e Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or
21. that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur d IMPORTANT The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot Be careful when han dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation High temperatures are normal during charging or operation DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT 18 Knowing the Parts 2 Battery Lock The battery is held by a spring lock The spring loaded latch automatically locks the battery pack when inserted Holding this in the unlock position will allow battery removal Usage details are described in the battery section later in this manual OD Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when 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 replaced as a single unit through an authorized vendor B Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done by authorized service centers or dealers only 11 Memory Compartment The memory compartment contains an expansion slot for additional memory Memory installation or upgrades mu
22. the end of this user s manual dh 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 dh CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS Contents 1 Introducing the Notebook PC nxrnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnnennnnnennnnnennnnnenn 11 Preparing your Notebook EE 13 2 KNOWING NE P oe 15 leie Oe EEE EN 16 BOLOM Te 18 ET 20 BO aces E 21 FOU 22 FT Eh 22 3 Getting Started ennnnnnnnnnnennnnnovnnnnennnnnennnnnnnnnnnennnnnnennnnnennnnnennnnnennnnnnnnn 23 VENTE PIN EE 24 Installing and Removing the Battery Hack 24 Charging the Battery Pack 25 TN E aeee E seeeeuas E ceuese 25 NNN SN 25 eieiei ON EEE EE 25 Power SMN 27 Powering ON The Notebook PC secs ceteessoeetoeeteceteetaeeese esac eeensk suseenssgasteeseae 27 The Power On Self Test POST vr 27 Folden 28 Restarting or FAS OOO WING EEE 29 Powering OFF the Notebook PO cacti ecencnenecencacnsaeaarcuennseeateceinsatensdeceieseseeasa 30 VENTE CVC e DE 31 Colored POT EEE eee nee eee 31 MICFOSOT W INOOWS M EEE EEE 32 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad EE 33 KEM or OT 0 EEE 39 Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators c cece ceeecceceeeeeecee
23. 00 400 Mbits sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus IEEE 1394 is also used in high end digital equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port Dy Infrared Port Standard Infrared The standard infrared IrDA communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infrared equipped devices or computers This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing If your office supports IrDA networking you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node C3 PC Card Slot One PCMCIA 2 1 compliant PC Card socket is available to support one type I II PC card The socket supports 32 bit CardBus This allows accommodation of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards ISDN SCSI Smart Cards and wireless network adapters Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives The Notebook PC s optical drive may support compact discs CD and or digital video discs DVD and may have recordable R or re writable RW capabilities See the marketing specifications for details on each model 20 Knowing the Parts 2 Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC LAN Port USB Flash Memory Modem Slot Port Air Vents Port DC Power Input Jack Phone Mic USB Ports SPDIF Input lt 2 0 USB Port 2 0 1 1
24. F the Notebook PC In Windows XP the Notebook PC can be powered OFF by using Start Shut Down Turn off or Shut down For operating systems without proper power management DOS Windows NT you must power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds as opposed to I second to power ON after closing applications and exiting operating systems Holding the power switch for 2 seconds is necessary in order to prevent accidental power OFFs Shut Down Windows Turn off computer OQ Copyright 1985 2001 i Miomenft Corporation Stand By Turn Off Restart Ends your session and shuts down Windows so that wou can safely turn off power Cancel Ce J The screens are different depending on your security settings 30 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 PO 4 with a straightened paperclip bod hal e Ka D e a a D Ki N Ce erer rer f NN assez Using the Keyboard Colored Hot Keys Getting Started 3 ms FT TN Egg NN 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 funct
25. I cards are 5mm and Type III cards are 10 5mm thick Type I and Type II cards can be used in a single socket and Type III cards take up two sockets Type III cards are only supported on Notebook PC s with two PC card sockets 32 bit CardBus Support CardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32 bit bus mastering and operate at speeds of up to 33MH Zz transferring data in burst modes comparable with PCI s 132MB sec By comparison the standard 16 bit PC Card bus can handle only 20MB sec Since the Notebook PC is equipped with CardBus broader and faster data pathway it can handle bandwidth hungry operations such as 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Fast SCSI peripherals and ISDN based video conference The CardBus peripherals sup port plug and play The CardBus socket is backward compatible with 16 bit PC Cards serving at 5 volts operation while CardBus operates at 3 3 volts to reduce power consumption 43 d Using the Notebook PC Inserting a PC Card PCMCIA Be sure the PC card is level when inserting 1 If there is a PC Card socket protector remove 3 Carefully connect any cables or adapters it using the Removing a PC Card instructions needed by the PC card Usually connectors can below only be inserted in one orientation Look for a sticker icon or marking on one side of the con 2 Insert the PC card with the connector side first nector representing the top side and label side up Standard PC cards will be
26. Notebook PC Hardware User s Manual E1796 Jan 2005 Safety Statements FC 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 undes ired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an expe
27. TANT Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying for matting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur 47 d Using the Notebook PC Hard Disk Drive 48 Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and CD ROM drives Enhanced IDE drives provide a reliable fast and cost effective mass storage solution in the PC storage industry The high speed transfer modes supported are UltraATA 100 up to 100MB sec and PIO mode 4 up to 16 6MB sec The Notebook PC comes with a removable 2 5 6 35cm wide and 374 95cm high UltraATA 100 66 IDE hard disk drive with current capacities up to 80GB Current IDE hard drives support S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen Visit an authorized service center or retailer for upgrades 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 Using the Notebook PC d O Modem and Network Connections Z 9 The built in modem and network model comes with both an RJ 11 and an RJ 45 port RJ 11 telephone cables have two or four wires and are used to connect telephones to telephone o
28. alled RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover twisted pair is required UltraDMA 66 or 100 UltraDMA 66 or 100 are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates Unlike traditional PIO mode which only uses the rising edge of IDE command signal to transfer data UltraDMA 66 or 100 uses both rising edge and falling edge USB Universal Serial Bus A new 4 pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard mouse joystick scanner printer and modem ISDN to be automatically configured when they are at tached physically without having to install drivers or reboot With USB the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can be eliminated Appendix A 71 A Appendix Notebook PC Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support Keep this User s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out Owner s Name Owner s Telephone Manufacturer Model Serial Number Display Size Resolution Memory Size Retailer Location Purchase Date Hard Drive Manufacturer Capacity Optical Drive Manufacturer Type BIOS Version Date Accessories Accessories Software Operating System Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Securit
29. be released for multiple regions CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region NOTE The region setting may be changed up to five times using the viewer software then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty If resetting is desired shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user Region Definitions Region 1 Canada US US Territories Region 2 Czech Egypt Finland France Germany Gulf States Hungary Iceland Iran Iraq Ireland Italy Ja pan Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Saudi Arabia Scotland South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Turkey UK Greece Former Yugoslav Republics Slovakia Region 3 Burma Indonesia South Korea Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Region 4 Australia Caribbean Except US Territories Central America New Zealand Pacific Islands South America Region 5 CIS India Pakistan Rest of Africa Russia North Korea Region 6 China 63 A Appendix J Internal Modem Compliancy 64 The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE Japan FCC US Canada Korea Taiwan and CTR21 The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European single terminal connection to the public switche
30. book PC by the display panel 13 14 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 15 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise Display Panel Tab Display Panel Clean with soft cloth without chemical liquids Use plain water if necessary Instant Keys Status Indicators Microphone Keyboard Touchpad Stereo Speaker Stereo Speaker eee o o GQ e a amp Status Touchpad Buttons Indicators 16 Knowing the Parts 2 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 Unlike desktop monitors the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering so it is easier on the eyes D Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button Details pro vided later in this manual R Status Indicators Status indicator details are described in section 3 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD Push the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC A Microphone built in The built in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations
31. button toggles power savings between various power saving modes The power sav ing modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time during various events When you are using an AC power adapter Power4 Gear will switch between three modes in the AC power mode segment When you remove the AC adapter Power4 Gear will switch between seven modes in the battery DC mode segment When you remove or apply the AC adapter Power4 Gear will automatically shift you up or down into the proper mode segment AC or DO Folder e ai E Z kr datt Supe uper High Game DVD Movie Email Office Presentation Audio Listening Battery Saving Performance Performance Performance Performance Performance Performance Performance Performance AG AC DC AC DC DC DC DC DC DC x Bluetooth Key Pressing this button will enable or disable the Notebook PC s built in Bluetooth function A status indicator will light to show when Bluetooth is enabled Internet Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running Wireless LAN Key Optional This button is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN WLAN Press once to enable and once to disable the WLAN function Windows software settings are necessary 34 Getting Started 3 Status Indicators above ke
32. d telephone network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Overview On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN Public Switched Telephone Net work CTR 21 Common Technical Regulation for the attachment requirements for connection to the ana logue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment excluding terminal equipment sup porting the voice telephony justified case service in which network addressing if provided is by means of dual tone multifrequency signalling Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified
33. de giver godkendelsen dog ikke i sig selv ubetinget garanti for at udstyret kan fungere korrekt p samtlige nettermineringspunkter p de offentlige telefonnet I tilf lde af problemer b r De i f rste omgang henvende Dem til leverand ren af udstyret Dit apparaat is goedgekeurd volgens Beschikking 98 482 EG van de Raad voor de pan Europese aansluiting van enkelvoudige eindapparatuur op het openbare geschakelde telefoonnetwerk PSTN Dutch Gezien de verschillen tussen de individuele PSTN s in de verschillende landen biedt deze goed keuring op zichzelf geen onvoorwaardelijke garantie voor een succesvolle werking op elk PSTN netwerkaansluitpunt Neem bij problemen in eerste instantie contact op met de leverancier van het apparaat The equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network PSTN However due to Eng ish 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 S 8 T m laite on hyv ksytty neuvoston p t ksen 98 482 EY mukaisesti liitett v ksi yksitt isen laitteena Fi n n IS h yleiseen kytkent iseen puhelinverkkoon PSTN EU n j senvaltioissa Eri maide
34. ds DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body while the Notebook PC is turned ON or is charging in order to prevent discom fort or injury from heat exposure Safe Operating Temperatures This notebook PC should be used in envi ronments with ambient temperatures between 0 C 32 F and 30 C 86 F A SA mw os AN OT 30 C 86 F tures below 0 C 32 F otherwise the Notebook PC may not boot DO NOT throw batteries in fires as they may explode Check local codes for special battery disposal instruc tions Safety Statements Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and discon pe nect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors The hard disk drive s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport Therefore you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and U A display panel Cover Your Notebook PC Use a carrying case such as the one supplied with your Notebook PC to protect it from dirt water shock and scratches NOTE The surface glaze is easily dulled if not properly cared for Be careful not to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when trans
35. e 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 i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner Norwegian ER TOREN MERE SIV CW ODM TD ERORE INTRON RIE CT I DP DINTER TDAI TOGAT HOMER DHENVET RV ITF Japanese 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 CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States 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
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37. eit on you had dsk and then shuts down When your By doing this RAM does not have to be periodically re computer comes out of hibernation it returns to its previous state freshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not ia completely eliminated because certain wake up components Ge G Disk space for hibernation like LAN and modem needs to remain powered Hibernate SE saves more power compared to Stand by To operate En Disk space required to hibernate 384 MB able hibernation in Power Options and select Start Shut down and Hibernate Log off Shut down Restart Stand b Hibernate Getting Started 3 Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart To restart the system manually Click the Start button and select Shut Down and choose Restart In case the operating system hangs stops freezes crashes try a warm boot by pressing Ctrl Alt Del keys simultaneously You may try a few times if there is no response Log Off Windows Shut Down Windows 2 Copyright 1985 2001 Microsoft Corporation Switch User Log Off Ends vour session shuts down Windows and starts windows again Cancel eeng J The screens are different depending on your security settings 29 3 Getting Started Powering OF
38. ems displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse Slide finger The following illustrations demonstrate proper use backward of the touchpad Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor Scrolling Slide your finger up or down on the right side to scroll a window up or down Scroll Down Display Sounds Speech and Audio Devices h Power Options a System See Also A ZS Add Hardware a Display E Sounds Speech and din Dawirar 40 Using the Notebook PC d Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking Tapping With the cursor over an item press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected The selected item will change color The following 2 examples produce the same results Clicking Tapping press the left cursor button and release lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad Double clicking Double tapping This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession and the system launches the corresponding program If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long the operation will not be executed You can
39. endix POST Power On Self Test When you turn on the computer it will first run through the POST a series of software controlled diagnostic tests The POST checks system memory the motherboard circuitry the display the key board the diskette drive and other I O devices RAM Random Access Memory There are several different types of RAM such as DDR Double Dynamic RAM DRAM Dynamic RAM EDO DRAM Extended Data Output DRAM SDRAM Synchronous DRAM ROM Read Only Memory ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs called firmware used in certain com puter components Flash ROM or EEPROM can be reprogrammed with new programs or BIOS Suspend Mode In Save to RAM STR and Save to Disk STD the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys The timeout setting of both Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS Setup The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode In STD mode the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the operating system 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 c
40. ent for Notebook PCs NOTE APM was used in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98 Because newer operating systems like Windows XP Windows 2000 and Windows ME utilize ACPI APM is no longer fully supported on this Notebook PC Suspend Mode In Stand by STR and Hibernation STD the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state The suspend mode is the lowest power state of the Notebook PC The Notebook PC enters suspend mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the Fn F1 keys The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode In STD mode the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF Recover from STR by pressing any keyboard button except Fn Recover from STD by using the power switch just like powering ON the Notebook PC Power Savings In addition to reducing the CPU clock this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in their lower active state The Notebook PC enters Stand by mode low priority when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time The timeout can be set through Windows power management higher priority To resume system operation press any key Using the Notebook PC d 4 Power State Summary STATE ENTRY EVENT EXIT EVENT Stand by e Stand by through Windows Start button e Any device e Timer as set though Power Management e Battery low in Windows C
41. ery standard under the Windows envi ronment which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge percentage left in the battery Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer Before using the Notebook PC on battery power for the first time check the battery icon in the Windows task bar to make sure that the battery is fully charged Charging the battery takes a few hours when the Notebook PC is powered OFF Charging the Battery Pack You can charge the battery pack by using the power adapter When the power adapter is plugged in the inserted battery pack automatically recharges whether your Notebook PC is ON or OFF It takes a few hours to receive a full charge when the power is OFF but takes twice as long when the Notebook PC is in use The battery is charging when the orange LED is solid When the LED is OFF the battery pack is charged NOTE The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage 52 is too high BIOS provides a smart battery refreshing function Using the Notebook PC d Using Battery Power 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 amp Checking Battery Power To check the remaining battery power move your c
42. gital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur CAUTION For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher see Glossary for more information This is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built in modem I E Telephone cables with RJ 11 connectors Telephone Telephone Wall Jack connection is optional 50 Using the Notebook PC d sa Internal 10 100 Network Gigabit on selected models 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 sup ported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a EE Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ether Ee net TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 1
43. harge Indicator The battery charge indicator will light to show the status of the battery s power as follows ON The Notebook PC s battery is charging Off The Notebook PC s battery is charged or completely drained x Bluetooth Indicator The Bluetooth indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC s built in Bluetooth function is acti vated through the Bluetooth instant key Wireless LAN Indicator Optional This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN The wireless LAN indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC s internal wireless LAN is en abled Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN 36 Getting Started 3 Status Indicators top cover O Power Indicator The power indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Note book PC is in the Suspend to RAM Standby mode This LED is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator will light to show the status of the battery s power as follows ON The Notebook PC s battery is charging Off The Notebook PC s battery is charged or completely drained x Bluetooth Indicator The Bluetooth indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC s built in Bluetooth function is acti vated through the Bluetooth instant key Wireless LAN Indicator Optional
44. inting devices 67 68 A Appendix DVD is essentially a bigger faster CD that can hold video as well as audio and computer data With these capacities and access rates DVD discs can provide you with dramatically enhanced high color full motion videos better graphics sharper pictures and Dolby Digital Surround 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 perhaps even video game cartridges DVD has widespread support from all major electronics companies all major computer hardware companies and most major movie and music studios Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer s operating system to commu nicate with devices such as VGA audio Ethernet printer or modem 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 Also known as iLINK Sony or FireWire Apple EEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and
45. ion key while pressing a key with a colored command 7 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 Fl iz K Ne Fn Fn Fn Fn A Icon F1 Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode either Save to RAM or Save to Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup F2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN ON and OFF When enabled the wireless LAN LED will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN Filled Sun Icon F5 Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon F6 Increases the display brightness LCD Icon F7 Toggles the display panel ON and OFF This also stretches your screen area on certain models to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes LCD Monitor Icons F8 Toggles between the Notebook PC s LCD display and an ex ternal monitor in this series Notebook PC LCD gt External Monitor gt Both This func tion does not work in 256 Colors select High Color in Display Property Settings IMPORTANT Connect an external monitor before booting up the Notebook PC Speaker Icons F10 Toggles the speakers ON and OFF only in Windows OS Down Speaker Icon F11 Dec
46. ivating sleep mode Stand by and Hibernate saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components When you resume your work your last status such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way will reappear as if you never left Shut down will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved Power Options Properties Stand by sn Stand by 1S the same as Suspend to RAM STR This Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate function stores NOUT current data and status in RAM while d Select the power saving settings you want to use many components are turned OFF Because RAM is vola Options tile it requires power to keep refresh the data To operate Always show icon on the taskbar select Start Shut down and Stand by V Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby 9 S Power buttons When I close the lid of my portable computer Do nothing Shut down When I press the power button on my computer Restart Shut down Stand by When press the sleep button on my computer Stand by H i bernate Power Options Properties Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Mibernate wm Wh ter hibernates it st hatever it has i stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive R I w
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48. n gaon 98 482 EK tov Zvubovaiov otd00 G reek Eneth VT PXOLV Siapop s ueta tov enu povg PSTN nov nap yovtat oe r popes XOPEG N ykpion Sev TAP XEL Ou canto avenpvAaktn e acp Mon enitoyovs AEttovpyiac oe KO onueio andAnENs Tov kt ov PSTN E v avardyovv mpobAquata Sa np net KAT apy va anevl veote otov npounlevth tov E OT LGUOV OAG La presente apparecchiatura terminale amp stata approvata in conformita della decisione 98 482 CE del Ital lian Consiglio per la connessione paneuropea come terminale singolo ad una rete analogica PSTN A causa delle differenze tra le reti dei differenti paesi l approvazione non garantisce per di per s il funzionamento corretto in tutti i punti di terminazione di rete PSTN In caso di problemi contattare in primo luogo il fornitore del prodotto Este equipamento foi aprovado para liga o pan europeia de um nico terminal rede telef nica publica comutada RTPC nos termos da Decis o 98 482 CE No entanto devido s diferen as i ortug uese existentes entre as RTPC dos diversos paises a aprova o n o garante incondicionalmente por si S um funcionamento correcto em todos os pontos terminais da rede da RTPC Em caso de problemas deve entrar se em contacto em primeiro lugar com o fornecedor do equipamento Este equipo ha sido homologado de conformidad con la Decision 98 482 CE del Consejo para la conexi n paneuropea de un terminal simple a la
49. n yleisten kytkent isten puhelinverkkojen v lill on kuitenkin eroja joten hyv ksynt ei sellaisenaan takaa h iri t nt toimintaa kaikkien yleisten kytkent isten puhelinverkkojen liitynt pisteiss Ongelmien ilmetess ottakaa viipym tt yhteytt laitteen toimittajaan Cet quipement a re u l agr ment conform ment la d cision 98 482 CE du Conseil concernant la connexion paneurop enne de terminal unique aux r seaux t l phoniques publics commut s RTPC French Toutefois comme il existe des diff rences d un pays lautre entre les RTPC l agr ment en soi ne constitue pas une garantie absolue de fonctionnement optimal chaque point de terminaison du r seau RTPC En cas de probl me vous devez contacter en premier lieu votre fournisseur Dieses Ger t wurde gem der Entscheidung 98 482 EG des Rates europaweit zur Anschaltung als German einzelne Endeinrichtung an das ffentliche Fernsprechnetz zugelassen Aufgrund der zwischen den ffentlichen Fernsprechnetzen verschiedener Staaten bestehenden Unterschiede stellt diese Zulassung an sich jedoch keine unbedingte Gew hr f r einen erfolgreichen Betrieb des Ger ts an jedem Netzabschlu8punkt dar Falls beim Betrieb Probleme auftreten sollten Sie sich zun chst an ihren Fachh ndler wenden O s onMou yet eykpt ei yia TOVELPOTOIKT O V EON pELov u ovd TEPLATIKO ue TO dNL GLO Tn EPOVIK iktvo uetayoyhs PSTN obupova ue THY a
50. networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties The manufacturer shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan European approvals using CTR 21 The results are Europe s first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual Euro pean country Non Voice Equipment Answering machines and loud speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems fax machines auto dialers and alarm systems Equipment in which the end to end quality of speech is controlled by regulations e g handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones is excluded Appendix A This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard Country Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Applied Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes More Testing No No Not Applicable Yes No No No No Not Applicable No No Still Pending No No No Yes No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable No No No This information was copied from CETECOM and
51. not place labels on the CD Listening to Audio CD The optical drives can play audio CDs but only the DVD ROM drive can play DVD audio Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows speaker icon on the taskbar Using the Notebook PC d Flash Memory Card Reader 9 Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards Secure Digital SD Multi Media Card MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Select MS Select Memory Stick Duo with MS adapter Memory Stick Pro and Memory Stick Pro Duo with MS Pro adapter Memory Sticks may be standard or with MagicGate technology The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high bandwidth PCI bus Supported Memory Types MS Memory Stick Nae Duo Pro Duo Pro MG MS Memory Stick Magic Gate MG MS adapter MS Memory Stick Select MMC Multimedia Card SD Secure Digital gt Ss SD MMC S MS MS Pro Memory Stick IMPOR
52. o download individual software drivers and utilities The support CD contains all drivers utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre installed The support CD does not include the operating system itself The support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre install A recovery CD is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory The recovery CD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC s operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Contact your retailer if you require such a solution 25 AE pe A 8 3 Getting Started Power Connection Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC DC adapter That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support dif ferent 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 Noteb
53. ontrol Panel higher priority STR Stand by e Hotkey Fn F1 e Signal from modem port Suspend to RAM e Power button Any key STD Hibernate e Hotkey Fn F1 e Power button Suspend to Disk s Battery Extremely Low Soft OFF Power button can be defined as STR or STD Power button Shut down through Windows Start button e Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC s thermal state These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature not CPU 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 55 56 d Using the Notebook PC Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Notebook PC Information 57 A Appendix Optional Accessories These items if desired come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC USB Hub Optional Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable USB 2 0 Slim Combo Drive Optional 58 The slim
54. ook PC that includes power and modem adapters for almost every country With the AC power cord connected to the AC DC converter connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet preferably with surge protection and then connect the DC plug to the Notebook PC Connecting the AC DC adapter to the AC outlet first allows you to test the AC outlet s power and the AC DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC The green power LED on the adapter lights up if the power is within accepted ranges IMPORTANT Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Note book PC or use the Notebook PC s adapter to power other electrical devices If there is smoke burning scent or extreme heat coming from the AC DC adapter seek ser vicing Seek servicing if you Suspect a faulty AC DC adapter You may damage both your battery pack s and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC DC adapter g 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 op eration of the Notebook PC Getting Started 3 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 configu
55. or simple audio recordings zem Keyboard The keyboard provides full sized keys with comfortable travel depth at which the keys can be de pressed and palm rest for both hands Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease naviga tion in the Windows operating system J Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation Stereo Speakers The built in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments The multi media 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 17 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise Battery Lock Battery Battery Lock Shutdown Button Mini PCl Compartment Name Card CPU amp Holder Memory Compartment Hard Drive Compartment The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC d IMPORTANT Make sure
56. 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 person nel should be in aroom where a Class 4 laser is operating without proper eye protection LPT Port Line Printer Port Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel ports Each LPT port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment PCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32 bit data bus interface PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers PC Cards PCMCIA PC cards are about the size of a few stacked credit cards and have a 68 pin connector at one end The PC Card standard accommodates a number of function communication and data storage expansion options PC cards come in memory flash cards fax modems networking adapters SCSI adapters MPEG I II decoder cards and even wireless modem or LAN cards The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2 1 and 32 bit CardBus standards The three different PC Card standards actually have different thick nesses Type I cards are 3 3mm Type II cards are 5mm and Type III cards are 10 5mm thick Type I and Type II cards can be used in a single socket Type III cards take up two sockets and must be used on Notebook PCs with two sockets 69 70 A App
57. porting your Notebook PC Ee 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 Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane Most airlines will have restric tions for using electronic devices Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings CAUTION There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts magnetic detectors used on people walk ing through security checks and magnetic wands hand held devices used on people or individual items You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X ray machines However it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Udstyret er i henhold til R dets beslutning 98 482 EF EU godkendt til at blive opkoblet p de 7 offentlige telefonnet som enkeltforbundet terminal Pa grund af forskelle mellem de offentlige Dan l S h telefonnet i de forskellige lan
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59. quiring no controls Class 1 to very hazardous requiring strict controls Class 4 CLASS 1 A Class I 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 AND CLASS 3A Class 2 and Class 3A lasers emit visible continuous wave CW optical radiation levels slightly above the maximum permissible exposure MPE level Al though 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 re quiring placement of signs warning personnel not to stare directly into the beam Class 3A lasers must not be viewed with optically aided devices CLASS 3B Class 3B lasers and Class 3A lasers with outputs of 2 5mW are hazardous to personnel who are within the beam path and look at the beam source directly or by specular reflection These lasers cannot produce hazardous diffuse reflections Personnel working with these lasers should wear appropriate protective eyewear during any operation of the laser Class 3B lasers have both administrative 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
60. ration 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 IMPORTANT Never turn OFF or reset your Notebook PC while the hard disk or floppy disk is in use and the activity LED is flashing doing so can result in loss or destruc tion of your data To protect the hard disk drive always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON NOTE Before bootup the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON This is part of the Notebook PC s test routine and is not a problem with the display The Power On Self Test POST When you turn ON the Notebook PC it will first run through a series of software controlled diagnostic tests called the Power On Self Test POST The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC s architecture The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC s hardware configuration which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook
61. reases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Up Speaker Icon F12 Increases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Num Lk Ins Toggles the numeric keypad number lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering Scr Lk Del Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation 31 32 3 Getting Started 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 Windows 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 of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient These dual purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps Numeric as signments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure When the the number lock LED lights up If an external key Ins NumLK numeric keypad is engaged by pressing J Ins NumLK board is connected pressing the wix on the external keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on
62. rging the battery once a day every day will last over a year but how long beyond that will depend on your environment temperature humidity and how your Notebook PC is used It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 10 C and 29 C 50 F and 85 F You must also take into account that the Notebook PC s internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery But in any case the battery pack s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC Because batteries also have a shelf life it is not recommended to buy extras for storing Operating Systems This Notebook PC may offer depending on territory its customers the choice of a pre installed oper ating system such as Microsoft Windows XP The choices and languages will depend on the territory The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support CD that provides BIOS drivers and applications to enable hardware features extend func tionality help manage your Notebook PC or add functionality not provided by the native operating system If updates or replacement of the support CD is necessary contact your dealer for web sites t
63. rienced radio TV technician for help dh WARNING The use of a shielded type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television recep tion It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used Use only shielded cables to connect UO devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration U S Government Printing Office lt Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to HOSVV F 3G 0 75mm or HOSVV F 2G 0 75mm Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada For use with AC Adaptor Model Pour Utiliser Avec Modele PA 1121 02 120W ADP 90FB 90W ADP 65DB 65W Safety Statements Nordic Cautions for Notebook
64. s including the following e Do not use the Notebook PC near water for example near a bath tub wash bow 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 nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium bat teries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series parallel or both that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or revers ible chemical reaction e Do not dispose the 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 use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers Notebook PC Optical Drive Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at
65. s or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFOR MATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LI ABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2005 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 damages 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 infringe ment under this Warranty Statement This limit also applies to ASUS suppliers and its reseller It is the maximum for which ASUS its suppliers and your reseller are collectively responsib
66. st be done by an authorized retailer or else warranty will be void Wa Mini PCI Compartment Optional expansion cards can be installed in the mini pci compartment An optional wireless LAN module enables you to stay connected to your LAN while roaming to meeting conference rooms or other office locations Full time real time access to email Internet and network resources means not only an expanded office space but also greater productivity 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Kensington Monitor Infrared Lock Port Port Port 1394 PC Card PC Card Optical Activity Emergency Electronic Port Slot Eject rive Indicator Eject Eject r Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington compatible Note book PC security products These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object Some security products may also include motion detector to sound an alarm when moved O Display Monitor Output The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or pro jector to allow viewing on a larger external display 1794 1394 Port IEEE 1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot plugging capabilities like USB The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 1
67. t Removing an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC s power is ON press 2 While pressing down on the center hub gen the drive s eject button and the tray will eject tly pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle out partially to remove the disc from the hub 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 dh WARNING If the CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub the CD can be 46 damaged when the tray is closed Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to prevent damage ACD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive After the CD is properly inserted data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD Using the proper software a CD RW drive or DVD CD RW drive can allow CD RW discs to be used like a hard drive with writing deleting and editing capabilities Vibration is normal for all high speed optical drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print To decrease vibration use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do
68. t 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 1 Insert the battery pack until it clicks into place 2 Battery locks will automatically lock To remove the battery pack 1 Slide both battery releases to unlock p 2 Remove the battery pack d IMPORTANT Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Note book PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC 24 Getting Started 3 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 Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is charged CH Battery Care OS The Notebook PC s battery pack like all rechargeable batteries has a limit on the number times it can be recharged Fully draining and cha
69. than the RJ 11 modem port and supports an RJ 45 Ethernet cable for connection to a local network The built in connector allows convenient use without a dongle Sex Power DC Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack always use the supplied power adapter 21 22 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Battery Pack Battery Pack The battery pack is actually combined with the Notebook PC s surface in order to reduce thickness When the battery is released the surface and battery pack will be seen as a single unit The battery pack cannot be further disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC Display Panel Tab 3 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Power Management Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook PC Using the Keyboard Buttons and Status Indicators 23 3 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed If your Notebook PC does no
70. the touchpad buttons e Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects 7 NOTE The touchpad responds to movement not to force There is no need to tap the surface too hard Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touch pad The touchpad responds best to light pressure 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 PC card e Optical drive e Flash memory reader Hard disk drive La PC Card PCMCIA Socket The Notebook PC supports PC Cards or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards to allow expansion like PCI cards on desktop computers This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to meet a wide range of application needs The PCMCIA socket can interface with type I or type II PC cards PC cards are about the size of a few stacked credit cards and have a 68 pin connector at one end The PC Card standard accommodates a number of function communication and data storage expansion options PC cards come in memory flash cards fax modems networking adapters SCSI adapters MPEG I II de coder cards Smart Cards and even wireless modem or LAN cards The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2 1 and 32 bit CardBus standards The three different PC Card standards actually have different thicknesses Type I cards are 3 3mm Type I
71. u can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership TCO You can control some of these fea tures through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand These low power modes are referred to as Stand by or Suspend to RAM and Hibernation mode or Suspend to Disk STD The Standby mode is a simple function provided by the operating system When the Notebook PC is in either one of the power saving modes the status will be shown by the following Stand by Power LED Blinks and Hibernation Power LED OFF Full Power Mode amp Maximum Performance 54 The Notebook PC operates in Full Power mode when the power management function is disabled by configuring Windows power management and SpeedStep When the Notebook PC is operating in Full Power Mode the Power LED remains ON If you are conscious of both system performance and power consumption select Maximum Performance instead of disabling all power management features ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management ACPI was developed by Intel Microsoft and Toshiba especially for Windows and later to control power management and Plug and Play features ACPI is the new standard in power managem
72. ursor over the power icon The power icon is a battery when not using AC power and a plug when using AC power Double click on the icon for more information and settings Adjust Power Properties Open Power Meter 2 53 hours 99 remaning Move your mouse over the battery icon for Right click the battery icon for sub menus remaining power information Home Office Deck Portable Laptop Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Battery 92 remaning charging Left click the battery icon for power When the AC power is connected management settings charging status will be shown 7 NOTE If you ignore the low battery warning eventually the Notebook PC enters sus pend mode Windows default uses STR A WARNING Suspend to RAM STR does not last long when the battery power is de pleted 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 deple tion or no power supply e g removing both the power adapter and battery pack WARNING Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the power is ON or if the system has not yet entered into the suspend mode as this may result in the data loss 53 d Using the Notebook PC Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that yo
73. utlets found in the walls of residential homes and some commercial buildings some commercial buildings may have telephone wir ing designed for dedicated phone systems that may not be compatible RJ 45 network cables are found connecting network computers to network hubs or switches usually found in business environments NOTE The built in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade Mo dem and or network can be installed as a PC card PCMCIA IMPORTANT Only use analog telephone outlets The built in modem does not sup port 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 49 d Using the Notebook PC U Modem Connection The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC s internal modem should have either two or four wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the modem and should have an RJ 11 connector on both ends Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket the ones found in residential buildings Once the driver is setup the modem is ready to use J 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 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 di
74. y Supervisor Name Supervisor Password User Name User Password Network User Name Password Domain User Name Password Domain Copyright Information No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted tran scribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documen tation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COM PUTER INC ASUS ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MER CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIREC TORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSI NESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification or alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademark
75. yboard B 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 Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the key board letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input fa Capital Lock Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated when lighted Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters e g A B C When the capital lock light is OFF the typed letters will be in the lower case form e g a b c Scroll Lock Indicates that scroll lock Scr Lk is activated when lit Scroll lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as direction keys in order to allow easier navigation when only a part of the keyboard is required such as for playing games 35 3 Getting Started Status Indicators left of touchpad Pad Lock Indicator The pad lock indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC s touchpad is disabled by the pad lock key O Power Indicator The power indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Note book PC is in the Suspend to RAM Standby mode This LED is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode c2 Battery C

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