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1. ca gll F11 Speaker Icons F10 a Toggles the speakers ON and OFF only in Windows OS SO Speaker Down Icon F11 A a Decreases the speaker volume only in Windows OS 41 mn IS Num Lk Speaker Up Icon F12 Increases the speaker volume only in Windows OS a to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering Delete Fn Scr Lk Scr Lk Del Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger Num Lk Ins Toggles the numeric keypad number lock ON and OFF Allows you 1 portion of the keyboard for cell navigation S Fn C Toggles Splendid Video Intelligent Technol E ogy function ON and OFF This allows switching Zi a 8 Va St between different display color enhancement modes rr PIT in order to improve contrast brightness skin tone and color saturation for red green and blue independently You can see the current mode through the on screen display OSD Power4Gear eXtreme Fn Space Bar This key X i toggles power savings between various power sav Le ka ing modes The power saving modes control many um ak deg zum Ay Segen Seng aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode You can see the current mode through the on screen display OSD 29 3 Getti
2. D Icon enje ki P Connect to a network Select a network to connect to o fA a Dial up and VPN E i a O o ont kj Unnamed Network Unsecured network al A Network Security enabled network al aii upa 5 Select Show Wireless if you have many networks in your area ex G P Connect to a network Type the network security key or passphrase for 1234 The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase ER F Display characters D Ff you have a USB flash drive with network settings for asus insert it now 7 When connecting you may have to enter a password 48 BLUETOOTH WIRELESS LAN 7 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on 4 6 8 the taskbar and select either the Wireless LAN Bluetooth or just the Bluetooth Connect to a network N Turn on activity animation Turn off notification of new networks Diagnose and repair Network and Sharing Center Km Right click on the network icon and select Connect to a network G P Connect to a network Ww Er Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Successfully connected to 1234 Radio Type 802 11g SSID asus Select the wireless network you want to con nect to lel Connect etwork
3. 4 Prepare the Bluetooth mouse Remove Properties e Install two AA batteries e Turn ON the power switch on the bottom of the 3c If launched from the Control Panel mouse The bottom sensor should glow red click Add from this screen e Push the RESET button on the bottom of the Bluetooth mouse A 4 Appendix A Bluetooth Mouse Setup optional cont Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Welcome to the Add Bluetooth Select the Bluetooth device that you want to add Device Wizard posojo sara referto the Bluetooth section of the device documentation Then set up your device so that your computer can find it 00 10 60 28 59 5F a 00 1512 82 1c 69 New device New device Tum it on Make it discoverable visible Give it a name optional Press the button on the bottom of the device keyboards and mice only ZA6F329 9DF5A5D I New device Peripherals keyboards mice joysticks J Bluetooth Travel Mouse New device h you dont see the device that you want to add make sure that it is tumed on Follow the setup instructions that came with the device pan uaa ie Search Again lla aaa aia Add only Bluetooth devices that you trust es CS Go 5 Click Next when the Bluetooth mouse is ready 6 A list of nearby Bluetooth devices will be shown Select the Bluetooth mouse and cl
4. Keyboard The keyboard provides full sized keys with comfortable travel depth at which the keys s can be depressed and palm rest for both hands Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation O Status Indicators front o Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions See indicator details in section 3 13 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Ei The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model Ei The battery pack size varies depending on model 14 Knowing the Parts 2 4h WARNING The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation High tempera tures are normal during charging or operation Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT Central Processor Unit CPU Compartment Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed p
5. Telephone Wall Jack Telephone connection is Telephone cables optional i with RJ 11 connectors WARNING Only use analog telephone outlets The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the RJ 11 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur CAUTION For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher see Glossary for more information 45 4 Using the Notebook PC Network Connection Connect a network cable with RJ 45 connectors on each end to the modem network port on the Note book PC and the other end to a hub or switch For 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T speeds your network cable must be category 5 or better not category 3 with twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the interface at 100 1000Mbps it must be connected to a 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T hub not a BASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required Ei 1000BASE T or Gigabit is only supported on selected models 46 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
6. 9 0 numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications F 4 5 0 6 l S gt With Number Lock OFF press Fn and one of the cursor keys shown below For example Fn 8 for up Fn K for down Fn U for left and Fn O for right With Number Lock ON use Shift and one of the cursor keys shown below For example Shift 8 for up Shift K for down Shift U for left and Shift O for right S F E Ei The red arrows are illustrated here for your reference They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here 30 Getting Started 3 Switches and Status Indicators Switches fatal 5 IST La al o 6 di Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows d Control Panel Power Options Power4Gear eXtreme Key on selected models The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between te NM Z s Ly various power saving modes The power saving modes control we many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance ver eem sus battery time Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode
7. Appendix A Optional Connections These items if desired may be purchased from third parties e USB Keyboard and Mouse gt Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC s built in keyboard and touchpad a 2 0 gt Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub A 3 A Appendix 3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup optional This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices in Windows operating system 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model see switches in Section 3 LZailk LZ SALGA Oly 2 Press FN F2 repeatedly until Bluetooth ON or 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on WLAN amp Bluetooth ON is shown the taskbar and select either the Wireless LAN Bluetooth or just the Bluetooth WIRELESS LAN BLUETOOTH ex Add a Bluetooth Device h ap 7 S Show Bluetooth Devices e RI ZO Ac e A Send a File Ind H ii Receive a File WE a E Join a Personal Area Network i D 3 Select Add a Bluetooth Device on 3b Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from the the taskbar menu Windows Control Panel Ge gt Bluetooth Devices
8. Disconnect ct to anoth twork Show Wireless A Network Connected Lu A Mi Security enabled network ai Nj Unnamed Network Unsecured network all Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center After connection has been established Con nected will be shown Using the Notebook PC 4 3 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth enabled devices Examples of Bluetooth enabled devices may be Notebook PCs Desktop PCs mobile phones and PDAs Ei If your Notebook PC did not come with built in Bluetooth you need to connect a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth Bluetooth enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to your mobile phone Depending on your mobile phone s capa bilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use it as a modem to connect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files share peripherals or E share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enabled wireless keyboard or mouse Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices See Appendix for complete process 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your m
9. Slide finger Slide finger on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of g left X right a standard desktop mouse The following illustrations h hpad Slide finger demonstrate proper use of the touchpad SN i Moving The Pointer Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the pointer Scrolling on selected models Slide your finger up or down on the right side to scroll a window up or down Ei A software controlled scrolling func tion is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation 36 Using the Notebook PC 4 LJ Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking Tapping With the cursor over an item press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected The selected item will change color The following 2 examples produce the same results Clicking Tapping Press the left cursor button and Lightly but rapidly strike the release touchpad Double clicking Double tapping This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession and the system launches the corresponding program If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long the operation will not be executed You can set the double clic
10. 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 SS This option will defragment files on the volume your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program To run Window s disk checking program click Start gt select Computer gt right click a hard disk eee drive icon gt choose Properties gt click the Tools tab gt click Check Now gt click Start You can also select Scan sectors for more effective scan and repair but the process will run slower E 4 IMPORTANT If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing Continued use may result in data loss 24 Getting Started 3 9 Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery A fully charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features your general work habits the CPU system memory size and the size of the display panel Power Options Windows Mobility Center Show System Icons Bi Screen captures shown here are
11. change so compatibility may change without warning Flash Memory Card Examples xD Picture Card OLYMPUS MMC Multimedia Card MMC Plus RS MMC Reduced Size with MMC adapter ke E aD S na MultiMediaCard LD D Secure Digital MiniSD with SD adapter fous Memory Stick Micro with MS adapter Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Magic Gate MG Memory Stick Select Transcend le fei HI L ADAPTER Samisk A Memory STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Pro Duo Pro MG with MS adapater d IMPORTANT Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying format ting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur WARNING To prevent data loss use Windows Safely Remove Hard gt afely Remove Hardware ware on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card li 5 15 PM 42 Using the Notebook PC 4 2 Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive Current hard drives support S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen When replacing or upgrading the hard drive always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC m IMPORTANT Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive Handle the Notebook PC gently and
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13. 0 or USB 1 1 devices such na as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners connected in ECN a series up to 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with some peripherals acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer G 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 UE Flash Memory Slot 18 Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a built in high speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards as mentioned later in this manual Knowing the Parts 2 Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives The Notebook PC s optical drive may support compact discs CD and or digital video discs DVD and may have record
14. 3 Remove tray icon from taskbar 4 20 PM Recent Tasks Change startup programs Y Additional Options k ge n Play CDs or other media C Static tray icon in taskbar 4 20 PM Ra Mobile PC it icon i and tasks de Change battery se Ze Animated tray icon in taskbar 4 20 PM Ings es just common K ed mobility ings www synaptics com Find Mouse properties in the Control Panel Models with ALPS touchpad Buttons Pointers Pointer Options _ Orientation Hardware Tapping Gestures Ges USB mouse connection USB Mouse and Touch Pad Select this option to enable this feature T SCH Pad is automatically invalidated ALPS L oe Il Ge II sn Using the Notebook PC 4 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents pictures and other files to various data storage devices This Notebook PC has the following storage devices e Expansion card e Optical drive e Flash memory reader e Hard disk drive Inserting an Expansion Card Be sure the card is level when inserting s a 1 Ifthere is a plastic protector in the slot remove 3 Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed it using the removing instructions below by the card Usually connectors can only be inserted in one orientation Look for a sticker icon or marking on one side of the connector representing the top side 2 In
15. 9 Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed use the following procedures to install the battery pack 4 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 remove the battery pack To install the battery pack EE o 602 0 plo so 0o00 Dog Dap so 09 0790 oto obo Oo 09 Oo 09 GO odo 049 4 e o Ci 0 o S s o o o o o o 100 00 o 600 0 ep op BI o o ep 002009 9 o of 0 0 4 IMPORTANT Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC 9 Battery Care The Notebook PC s battery pack like all rechargeable batteries has a limit on the number times it can be recharged The battery pack s useful life will depend on your environm
16. Central America New Zealand Pacific Islands South America Region 5 CIS India Pakistan Rest of Africa Russia North Korea Region 6 China A 21 A 22 A Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE Japan FCC US Canada Korea Taiwan and CTR21 The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Overview On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network CTR 21 Common Technical Regulation for the attachment requirements for connection to the analogue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service in which network addressing if provided is by means of dual tone multifrequency signalling Network Compatibility Decl
17. The Notebook PC s battery is charged or completely drained Blinking Battery power is less than 10 and the AC power is not connected 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 GO Wireless Indicator on selected models This is only applicable on models with built in wireless LAN and or built in Bluetooth When the built in wireless LAN and or built in Bluetooth is enabled this indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary 32 Getting Started 3 Switches and Status Indicators cont Status Indicators cont Top A rT Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some r of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated when lighted Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters e g A B C When the capital lock light is OFF the typed letters will be in the lower case form e g a b c 33 34 3 Getting Started 4 Using the Notebook
18. The selected mode is shown on the display d Express Gate Key on selected models Pressing this button will launch Express Gate Refer to the Express Gate User s Manual for details Wireless Switch on selected models Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth on selected models ON or OFF with an on screen display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth L Touchpad Lock Key on selected models Pressing this button will lock disable the built in touchpad Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is best used with an external mouse pointing device To unlock enable the touchpad simply press this button again 31 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators cont Status Indicators Front y O 9 Di z Sleep Indicator The sleep indicator blinks when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend to RAM Sleep mode This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an LED that shows the status of the battery s power as follows ON The Notebook PC s battery is charging when AC power is connected OFF
19. are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover LAN cable is required Fast Ethernet model Gigabit models support auto crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built in Ethernet controller n LAN connector is the larger of the two Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ 45 connectors Using the Notebook PC 4 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models The optional built in wireless LAN is a compact easy to use wireless Ethernet adapter Implementing the IEEE 802 11 standard for wireless LAN WLAN the optional built in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM technologies on 2 4GHz 5GHz frequencies The optional built in wire less LAN is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802 11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards The optional built in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point To provide efficient security to your wireless communication the optional built in wireless L
20. be written to or changed on the CD Using the proper software a CD RW drive or DVD CD RW drive can allow CD RW discs to be used like a hard drive with writing deleting and editing capabilities Vibration is normal for all high speed optical drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print To decrease vibration use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD Listening to Audio CD The optical drives can play audio CDs but only the DVD ROM drive can play DVD audio Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing Depending on the DVD audio 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 41 4 Using the Notebook PC el Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high bandwidth PCI bus d IMPORTANT Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications Flash memory card specifications constantly
21. 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 S Glossary Cont Laser Classifications As lasers became more numerous and more widely used the need to warn users of laser hazards became apparent To meet this need laser classifications were established Current classification levels vary from optically safe requiring no controls Class 1 to very hazardous requiring strict controls Class 4 CLASS 1 A Class 1 laser or laser system emits levels of optical energy that are eye safe and consequently require no controls An example of this class of laser system is the checkout scanning device found in most grocery stores or lasers used in optical drives CLASS 2 amp CLASS 3A Class 2 and Class 3A lasers emit visible continuous wave CW optical ra diation levels slightly above the maximum permissible exposure MPE level Although these lasers can cause eye damage their brightness usually causes observers to look away or blink before eye damage occurs These lasers have strict administrative controls requiring placement of signs warning personnel not to stare directly into the beam Class 3A lasers must not be viewed with optically aided devices CLASS 3B Class 3B lasers and Class 3A lasers with outputs of 2 5mW are hazardous to personnel who are within the beam path and look at the beam source directly
22. examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system T 3 hr 31 min 99 remaining SALSA BA Right click the battery icon ie PowerdGear Entertainment a aa EAT Ss LANI et A Daten ee 4 2 hr 23 min 59 remaining Ei You will be warned when bat kaj a zani na mo ana Power4Gear Entertainment tery power is low If you con sek A d AR tinue to ignore the low battery Pointer over the battery icon without warnings the Notebook PC Learn how to con serve power power adapter More power options eventually enters suspend Windows Mobility Center ag 95 available plugged in charging mode Windows default USES Current power plan PowerdGear Entertainment STR Bieden slanino no zadi Left click the battery icon soe ZOE battery icon with dh WARNING Suspend to RAM STR does not last long when the battery power is depleted Suspend to Disk STD is not the same as power OFF STD requires a small amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply e g removing both the power adapter and battery pack 9 Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road you will have to charge the battery pack The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time A new battery pack must completely charge before the
23. instructs you to boot your system or computer it means to turn ON your computer Reboot means to restart your computer When using Windows 95 or later selecting Restart from Start Shut Down will reboot your computer Byte Binary Term One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character 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 B A Appendix Glossary Cont CPU Central Processing Unit The CPU sometimes called Processor actually functions as the brain of the computer It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer s operating system to communicate with devices such as VGA audio Ethernet printer or modem DVD DVD is essentially a bigger faster CD that can hold video as well as audio and computer data With these capacities and access rates DVD discs can provide you with dramatically enhanced high color full motion videos better graphics sharper pictures and digital audio for a theater like experience DVD aims to encompass home entertainment computers and business information with a single
24. keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability WARNING Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecom munication lines and power connector such as external power supply battery pack etc before removing the hard disk cover Removing the hard disk drive Installing the hard disk drive 43 Memory RAM Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard pee m disk access The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system A A Ng and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process A There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed 44 4 Using the Notebook PC This is only an example Memory RAM Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion ca pabilities for additional memory Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory up
25. minute to startup the firewall every time I enter Windows Windows is not responsive during this time If NIS firewall reduces your system speed to an intolerable level deselect that option 7 Much of my system speed has been reduced by NIS NIS will reduce your system speed both booting and running performance if you are using NIS s full protection functions NIS scans and tracks all data in the background You can speed up your system by stopping NIS s auto scan functions in system bootup You can then scan virus manually when your computer is not in use 8 Cannot uninstall NIS Go to Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Look for Norton Internet Security 200x Symantec Corporation Click Change Remove and choose Remove All to uninstall NIS A Appendix Common Problems and Solutions Cont H Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing Norton Internet Security or Norton Personal Firewall How to stop Windows Firewall 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 You will have one of two control panels Click on the Security Center icon 3 Click on the Windows Firewall icon beneath the status updates 4 Click Off and then click OK 10 Why is the Privacy Control icon showing x Turn off Privacy Control from Status amp Settings 11 Insufficient privilege message Many settings including disabling or uninstalling NIS require you to be logged into Windows with Administrator privileges L
26. the hinges may break Never lift nation modes Actual behavior of the power switch the Notebook PC by the display panel can be customized in Windows Control Panel gt Power Options gt System Settings 10 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC Ei There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 11 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Ei The keyboard differs for each territory a Ta o s Instant keys vary by model 12 Knowing the Parts 2 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop CRT monitor The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors Unlike desktop CRT monitors the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering so it is easier on the eyes Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids use plain water if necessary to clean the display panel Clnstant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch freguently used applications with one push of a button e Details are described in section 3
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28. A 25 A Appendix amp Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N America 2 412 2 462 GHz ChO1 through CH11 Japan 2 412 2 484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2 412 2 472 GHz ChO1 through Ch13 Si France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are e 10mW for the entire 2 4 GHz band 2400 MHz 2483 5 MHz e 100mW for frequencies between 2446 5 MHz and 2483 5 MHz Ei Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446 6 MHz to 2483 5 MHz There are few possibilities for outdoor use On private property or on the private property of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maxi mum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band e Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW e Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the use of the 2400 2483 5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ari ge 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Dr me 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indreet Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Ni vre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dome 64 Pyr n e
29. AN comes with a 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA features For security concerns DO NOT connect These are examples of the Notebook PC to the unsecured network otherwise the connecied to a Wireless Newore information transmission without encryp ee e l Ad hoc mode The Ad hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device No access point AP is required in this wireless environment All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters Infrastructure mode x The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network a created by an Access Point AP sold separately that provides a central link for wireless clients to com Lk municate with each other or with a wired network v aT All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN 7 adapters Access Us Point 4 Using the Notebook PC amp Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model see switches in Section 3 Vireles RUN VV PANE SED IUETOOTNEO IN 2 Press FN F2 repeatedly until Wireless LAN ON or WLAN amp Bluetooth ON is shown Not Connected Bue Wireless networks are available Se CI 5 39 PM 3 You should see the Not Connected network
30. C when AC power is not connected This allows use when moving temporarily between locations Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit v O o1 Shutdown Button Emergency on selected models In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC O Wireless LAN WLAN Compartment on selected models The WLAN compartment allows the installation of a wireless networking card in order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices 15 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Display Monitor Output The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display Serial Port on selected models The 9 pin D sub serial port supports native serial devices such as a serial drawing tablets serial mouse or serial modem Serial devices have been slowly replaced by USB devices lt lt USB Port 2 0 1 1 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such ON as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers
31. Notebook PC As m C aa V CO ab V _ ab na Al O na las nm E4128 Aug 2008 Contents Table of Contents 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual Notes For This Manual Preparing your Notebook EE 2 Knowing the Parts TOD 5 o EE POLOM IS E PROG ICS EE mi elne a EEN o AEA E E EE EE EE A eil lo 3 Getting Started FON Y E UnG AC ONY eerste se en cee ec oceans E se a Using Battery Power m ma iu u a mu mis s s cummu isi 7 gt gt m SE Powering ON the Notebook PC EE The Power On Self Test DOT Checking Battery EE Charging the Battery Pack E POWT el tte EE Power Management elef Sleep Le e Ma Eet Thermal Power Control BE Speci l ee ge Wueden MOOR o dei Microsoft Viele Keyboard aS a Numeric Keypad nea Kobori AS Eeer Switches and Status Indicators ee CS o A ean bees EE Status CH CANONS sete A A A EAE EEEE A EE A MA a A ZEN Contents Table of Contents Cont 4 Using the Notebook PC FONG TD ONC igre tee a ota aed ecu nections 36 Using the To chpad EE 36 Touchpad Usage Iiustratons AA 37 Caring for the DOUG IO e WEE 38 Automatic Touchpad RE e Un e BE 38 tele Lee 39 Inserting an Expansion Card a aa 39 Removing an Expansion Card 39 Pica DIO aE E 40 Flash Memory Card Re E 42 Mard DISK Kl 43 Memory RAM E 44 FNS COE EE 45 Modem Connection on selecte
32. Notebook PC is disconnected from external power It takes a few hours to fully charge the bat tery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON The battery status indicator on the Notebook PC turns OFF when the battery pack is charged IZ The battery starts charging when the charge remaining in the battery drops below 95 This prevents the battery from charging freguently Minimizing the recharge cycles helps prolong battery life Ei The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high dh WARNING DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged The battery pack will discharge over time If not using a battery pack it must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future 25 3 Getting Started Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hiberna tion modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options For other options such as Switch User Restart Sleep or Shut Down WSA Switch User click the arrowhead next to the lock icon a Log Off ontrol Panel ER Restarting or Rebooting Defeat Bee Restart After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to REM Sleep restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box Hibernate t
33. OT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY Q a Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington com patible Notebook PC security products These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object AG Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved amp Cooling Fan The cooling fan removes excess heat depending on temperature threshold settings d IMPORTANT Make sure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur 17 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Q Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack 1 8 inch is used to connect the Notebook PC s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones Using this jack automatically disables the built in speakers O Ss signals from audio devices Using this jack automatically disables the built in microphone Use Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack 1 8 inch can be used to connect an external microphone or output this feature for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings WH 9 USB Port 2 0 1 1 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 2
34. PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory card reader Hard disk drive Memory RAM Connections Modem Connection on selected models Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection on selected models Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Ei There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct Ei Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 35 4 Using the Notebook PC H Pointing Device The Notebook PC s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two three but ton and scrolling knob PS 2 mice The touchpad is i Pointer pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts movement therefore mechanical failures can be avoided A device driver is still required for working with some Scroll application software d IMPORTANT Do not use any objects in Left Click place of your finger to operate the touch Right Click pad or else damage may occur to the touchpad s surface Using the Touchpad Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad Because the touch Slide finger pad is electrostatic sensitive objects cannot be used in forward place of your fingers The touchpad s primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed
35. RTANT Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack s before clean ing Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth y DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT press or touch the display panel Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty en vironments DO NOT operate during a gas leak DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body in order to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure SAFE TEMP This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F of electronic products DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects lt 7 into the Notebook PC DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT expose to or use near liquids rain or moisture DO NOT use the a Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire W DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery INPUT RATING Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any m
36. Testing Austria Yes No Belgium Yes No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark Yes Yes Finland Yes No France Yes No Germany Yes No Greece Yes No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Yes No Ireland Yes No Italy Still Pending Still Pending Israel No No Lichtenstein Yes No Luxemburg Yes No The Netherlands Yes Yes Norway Yes No Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Yes No Switzerland Yes No United Kingdom Yes No This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability For updates to this table you may visit http www cetecom de technologies ctr_21 html National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling which would make any additional testing superfluous In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities A 23 A Appendix F Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Co
37. able R or re writable RW capabilities See the marketing specifica tions for details on each model o ne v Optical Drive Activity Indicator location varies by model G The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive 3 This indicator will light in proportion to the data size transferred Optical Drive Electronic Eject Boss The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray You can also eject GC the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in e Windows Computer and selecting Eject QO Optical Drive Emergency Eject location varies by model The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject 19 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Audio Speakers The built in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attach ments The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich vibrant sound results improved with external stereo headphones or speak ers Audio features are software controlled o Display Panel Latch One spring loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the di
38. act your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance A 11 A Appendix Software Problem BIOS Updating the BIOS l pa Start Easy Flash Start Easy Flash Utility Please verify the Notebook PC s exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website Use the WINFLASH utility to update your BIOS The utility can be found in your Driver amp Utility CD that came with your Notebook PC Extract the BIOS file to a temporary location such as the root in CA Click Start All Programs ASUS Utility WINFLASH WINFLASH a Select the new BIOS image file b Confirm the selected BIOS information Check the model version and data c Click Flash to initialize the BIOS updating procedure d Click Exit when procedure completes e Reboot the system Assuming that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file press F2 to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot up f After entering BIOS setup page go to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults Then select Save and Exit and reboot the system again g The BIOS flash procedure is now complete BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3 Cancel 3 Cancel Load Manufacture Defau Load Manufacture Defaults You can also use the Easy Flash function You must Load Manufacture Defaults after on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup updating flashing the BIOS Utility Follow the instruc
39. and scanners connected in QQ a series up to 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with some peripherals acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer 4 amp LAN Port The RJ 45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ 11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters 16 Knowing the Parts 2 O U Modem Port on selected models ZA The RJ 11 modem port with two pins is smaller than the RJ 45 LAN port and supports ZA a standard telephone cable The internal modem supports up to 56K V 90 transfers The e built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters D zm d IMPORTANT The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC O Se Power DC Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power sup plied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack always use the supplied power adapter CAUTION MAY BECOME WARM TO H
40. apanese Hg IMPORTANT Depending on model components used in the Notebook PC display panel may contain mercury Recycle or dispose according to local state and federal laws A 28 Appendix A Optical Drive Safety Information e Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this user s manual 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 CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration imple mented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manu factured from August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazard ous radiation exposure Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copy
41. aration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties The manufacturer shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility 1s dependent on physical and software switch settings It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan European approvals using CTR 21 The results are Europe s first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual European country Non Voice Equipment Answering machines and loud speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems fax machines auto dialers and alarm systems Equipment in which the end to end quality of speech is controlled by regulations e g handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones is excluded J Internal Modem Compliancy Cont Appendix A This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard Country Applied More
42. aterials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical electronic equipment and mercury containing button cell battery should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal 1 Introducing the Notebook PC lt Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripher als to prevent damage to the connectors The hard disk drive s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport Therefore you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel CAUTION The Notebook PC s surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to protect the Notebook PC from dirt water shock and scratches 49 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 plu
43. atible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover twisted pair is required UltraDMA 66 or 100 UltraDMA 66 or 100 are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates Unlike traditional PIO mode which only uses the rising edge of IDE command signal to transfer data UltraDMA 66 or 100 uses both rising edge and falling edge USB Universal Serial Bus A 4 pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard mouse joystick scanner printer and modem ISDN to be automatically configured when they are attached physi cally without having to install drivers or reboot With USB the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can be eliminated A 20 Appendix A Declarations and Safety Statements zvo 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 duplicatio
44. ation 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 This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the American Wire Gauge standard as this table may not be current or complete Gauge Diam Area R K23A mm2 Gauge Diam Area R I 3A imm2 AWG mm mm2 ohm km mA AWG mm mm2 ohm km mA 33 0 18 0 026 676 5 24 0 50 0 20 87 5 588 0 19 0 028 605 85 0 55 0 24 72 3 715 32 0 20 0 031 547 93 0 60 0 28 60 7 850 30 0 25 0 049 351 147 22 0 65 0 33 517 1 0A 29 0 30 0 071 243 212 0 70 0 39 44 6 1 16 A 27 0 35 0 096 178 288 0 75 0 44 38 9 1 32 A 26 0 40 0 13 137 378 20 0 80 0 50 34 1 1 51A 25 0 45 0 16 108 477 0 85 0 57 30 2 1 70 A BIOS Basic Input Output System BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components such as memory disks and the display adapter The BIOS instructions are built into the computer s read only memory BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM Bit Binary Digit Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer A bit can have one of two values 0 or 1 Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory When the manual
45. aused by the operating system try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering C Adapter problem check the power cord connections otherwise visit a local service center for replacement D Battery problem please check the battery contacts otherwise visit a local service center for repair Mechanical Problem FAN Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high 1 Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent 2 If you have many applications running see taskbar close them to decrease system load 3 The problem may also be caused by some viruses use anti virus software to detect them 4 If none of the above help try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering CAUTION Do not connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses Service Specification function price How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card A Enter Control Panel gt Device Manager You will see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the Network Adapter item Appendix A Common Problems and Solutions Cont Software Problem ASUS bundled software Whe
46. cesvolle werking op elk PSTN netwerkaansluitpunt Neem bij problemen in eerste instantie contact op met de leverancier van het apparaat The equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance T m laite on hyv ksytty neuvoston p t ksen 98 482 EY mukaisesti liitett v ksi yksitt isen laitteena yleiseen kytkent iseen puhelinverkkoon PSTN EU n j senvaltioissa Eri maiden yleisten kytkent isten puhelinverkkojen v lill on kuitenkin eroja joten hyv ksynt ei sellaisenaan takaa h iri t nt toimintaa kaikkien yleisten kytkent isten puhelinverkkojen liitynt pisteiss Ongelmien ilmetess ottakaa viipym tt yhteytt laitteen toimittajaan Cet quipement a re u l agr ment conform ment la d cision 98 482 CE du Conseil concernant la connexion paneurop enne de terminal unique aux r seaux t l phoniques publics commut s RTPC Toutefois comme il existe des diff rences d un pays l autre entre les RTPC l agr ment en soi ne constitue pas une garantie absolue de fonctionnem
47. d disk drive is in good working order Contact your retailer if you require such a solution Some of the Notebook PC s components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed Appendix A System BIOS Settings Boot Device BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY ist Boot Device Removable Dev icel gt Boot Device Priority 1 On the Boot screen select Boot Device Priority 2 Select each item and press Enter to select a device Security Setting BIOS SETUP UTILITY To clear the password Enter New Password SSS 2 Type in a password and press Enter 1 Leave the password field blank and press 3 Re type the password and press Enter Password uninstalled Password installed a 2 Password is then cleared 4 Password is then set Change Supervisor Password 1 On the Security screen select Change Supervisor or Change User Password A Appendix System BIOS Settings cont Password Check User Access Level BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY User Access Level Full Access Password Check Setup Full Access Select whether to ask for a password during bootup Always Select the level of access to allow the User Password to or only when entering the BIOS setup utility Setup have in the BIOS setup utility Save Changes BIOS SETUP UTILITY If you want to keep ee UE A must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility Save co
48. d models ee 45 Network ONS CHOI ae o a a NA oe a an 46 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models 47 Windows Wireless Network Connection nonnnnennnsennnnennnnnnnnsrrrnrnnresrrresnrrenn 48 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 49 Appendix Optional Accessories E A 2 Opona Connections eege A 3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup optional nn A 4 Operating System and Goftware A 6 ea ole am ONS eege A 7 Common Problems and Solutions ans ea a a in o aaa edn A 9 Windows Vista Software Recovery ssessssesnnssrreernrrserrrnrnrrsrrresrrernrnresrrernnne A 15 EI se A a a a an A 17 Declarations and Safety Eu EC A 21 Notebook PC Information A 32 Contents 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC Ei There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct Ei Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual are major sections of this User s Manuals 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Noteboo
49. digital format eventually replacing audio CD videotape laserdisc CD ROM and video game cartridges ExpressCard ExpressCard slot is 26 pins and support one ExpressCard 34mm or one ExpressCard 54mm expansion card This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2 0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system including pe ripherals such as printers modems and pointing devices IDE Integrated Drive Electronics IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself eliminating the need for a separate adapter card in the case for SCSI devices UltraDMA 66 or 100 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB Sec transfer IEEE1394 1394 Also known as iLINK Sony or FireWire Apple 1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot plugging capabilities like USB The popular 1394a interface has a bandwidth of 400Mbits sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus The newer 1394b interface can support twice the speed and will appear in future models when peripherals support higher speeds 1394 is also used in high end digital equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port Kensington Locks Kensington locks or compatible allow the Notebook PC to be secured usually using a metal
50. e i sig sj lvt en absolut garanti f r att utrustningen kommer att fungera tillfredsst llande vid varje telen tsanslutningspunkt Om problem uppst r b r ni i f rsta hand kontakta leverant ren av utrustningen Appendix A A 31 A Appendix Notebook PC Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support Keep this User s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out Owners Name Owner s Telephone Manufacturer Model Serial Number Display Size Resolution r Memory Size Retailer Location PurchaseDate Hard Drive Manufacturer ee Capacity __ Optical Drive Manufacturer ee Type BIOS Version oooooororororororororoeo Date Accessories Accessories Software Operating System Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Security Supervisor Name ooo Supervisor Password UserName User Password e Network UserName Password Domain oooo oo User Name Password Domain A 32 Copyright Information No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced trans mitted transcribed
51. e nell ambiente Italian VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemiiBen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers German ADVARSELI Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandgren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anv nd samma 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 aino astaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti Finnish ATTENTION Il y a danger d explosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la bat terie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m re type ou d un type quivalent recommand par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant French ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres 1 henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner Norwegian FAME mAIRE ERODERET ACHAEA OBA WS ICFHE SH ADOKRHOTKAY ROTO RICES TUBAL TFA J
52. e quickly reached by the computer s processor instead of having to read from and write to slower storage such as the hard disk or optical disc A 19 A Appendix S Glossary Cont Suspend Mode In Save to RAM STR and Save to Disk STD the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys The time out setting of both Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS Setup The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode In STD mode the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the operating system TPM Trusted Platform Module on selected models The TPM is a security hardware device on the system board that will hold computer generated keys for encryption It is a hardware based solution that can help avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data The TPM provides the ability to the PC or Notebook PC to run applications more secure and to make transactions and communication more trustworthy Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ethernet TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not comp
53. egulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration U S Government Printing Office Fe FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to INDOOR USE due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel of the Mobile Satellite Systems High power radars are allocated as primary user of the 5 25 to 5 35GHz and 5 65 to 5 85GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device 4 IMPORTANT This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter A 24 Appendix A Fe FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement a This eguipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance reguirements please follow operation instruc tions in the user s manual This eguipment is for operation within 5 15 GHz and 5 25GHz freguency ranges and is restricted to indoor environments only FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment The manufacturer declares that this device is limited to Channel
54. ent optimal a chaque point de terminaison du r seau RTPC En cas de probleme vous devez contacter en premier lieu votre fournisseur Dieses Ger t wurde gem der Entscheidung 98 482 EG des Rates europaweit zur Anschaltung als einzelne Endeinrichtung an das offentliche Fernsprechnetz zugelassen Aufgrund der zwischen den offentlichen 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 e onMou EYEL EYKPIJEL yia TAVEVPOTCIKT obvdeon HEHOVOH OV TEPUUTIKOV WE TO SnLdCLO TNAEPOVIKO IKTVO LETAYM YTS PSTN ovugova ue THY an paon 98 482 EK tov LouBovatov Motd00 eneth VIAPYOVV Stapop s NETA V TOV entu povgs PSTN nov TAPEYOVTAL oe L UPOPEG YOPEC n EYKPLON dev NOP JEL ap pute averpvrAaKTH e aocp Mon ETLTVYOVG AEttovpyiac oe KA E onueio aNdANENS TOV out PSTN E v avakvywovv mpobAnuata JA np net Kat APYAG va UTEVIYVVEGTE otov IPOJIN EVTI TOV E OTMOHOV OAG La presente apparecchiatura terminale stata approvata in conformit della decisione 98 482 CE del Consiglio per la connessione paneuropea come terminale singolo ad una rete analogica PSTN A causa delle differenze tra le reti dei differenti paesi l approvazione non garantisce per di per s il funzio
55. ent temperature humidity and how your Notebook PC is used It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F You must also take into account that the Notebook PC s internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery But in any case the battery pack s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC Because batteries also have a shelf life it is not recommended to buy extras for storing dh WARNING For safety reasons DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts and DO NOT disassemble the battery If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center 23 3 Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC s power ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON If necessary you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration press F2 upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup If you press Tab during the splash screen standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen Press ESC and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives Ei Before bootup the disp
56. ey wo ON or OFF with an on screen display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth Fn z Envelope Icon F3 Pressing this button will launch your Email application while al Windows is running m IP E e Icon F4 Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application a while Windows is running F5 Filled Sun Icon F5 d Decreases the display brightness sa F6 Open Sun Icon F6 i Increases the display brightness s Fn F7 Fn LCD Icon F7 Toggles the display panel ON and OFF On certain models stretches p the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes eco LCD Monitor Icons F8 Toggles between the Notebook PC s LCD display and an external monitor in this series Notebook PC LCD gt External Monitor gt Both This function does not work in 256 Colors select High Color in Display Property Settings NOTE Must connect an external monitor before booting up F9 Fn and UNLOCKED enabled Locking the touchpad will prevent you from ac cidentally moving the cursor while typing and is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse Crossed out Touchpad F9 Toggles the built in touchpad LOCKED disabled v Getting Started 3 Colored Hot Keys cont
57. gged 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 walking through security checks and magnetic wands hand held devices used on people or individual items You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X ray machines However it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands 0 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Read the later pages for detailed informa tion on using your Notebook PC 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 Open the Display Panel 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT When opening do not The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook force the display panel down to the table PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hiber or else
58. grades for your Notebook PC Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability A WARNING Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecom munication lines and power connector such as external power supply battery pack etc before installing or removing a memory Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card This is only an example This is only an example Using the Notebook PC 4 Connections Ei The built in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade After pur chase modem and or network can be installed as an expansion card Modem Connection on selected models The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC s internal modem should have 7 4 either two or four wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the modem and CA should have an RJ 11 connector on both ends Connect one end to the modem port and V SA EEA the other end to an analog telephone wall socket the ones found in residential buildings Ve Once the driver is setup the modem is ready to use 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 Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built in modem sile Jo MMS Telephone connector is the smaller of the two
59. ick Next E r 3 Add Bluetooth Device Wizard i 3 Add Bluetooth Device Wizard i Do you need a passkey to add your device Q Windows is installing your device D To answer this question refer to the Bluetooth section of the documentation that came with v Connecting your device If the documentation specifies a passkey use that one gt been Choose a passkey for me Use the passkey found in the documentation Let me choose my own passkey KC You should always use a passkey unless your does not support one We recommend using a paske that is Bto dees The longer the passkey the more secure it will be 7 Select Don t use a passkey and click Next 8 Wait while the Bluetooth mouse is being added E Add Bluetooth Device Wizard i 3 Bluetooth Devices Devices Options COM Ports Hardware Peripherals keyboards mice joysticks P Bluetooth Travel Mouse No passke Completing the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard The Bluetooth ee ee computer Your computer and the device can whenever they are near each other To close this wizard click Finish 9 Click Finish when adding is complete 10 You will see your device in the window You can also add or remove Bluetooth devices here Ei RESET may be necessary after changing batteries Repeat steps if necessary A A 6 A Appendix Operating S
60. k PC and this User s Manual 2 Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC s components 3 Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC 4 Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC s components 5 Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely These notes have different degrees of importance as described below NOTE Tips and information for special situations TIP Tips and useful information for completing tasks IMPORTANT Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data com ponents or persons WARNING Important information that must be followed for safe operation Text enclosed in lt gt or represents a key on the keyboard do not actually type the lt gt or and the enclosed letters O Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC Follow all precautions and instructions Except as described in this manual refer all servicing to gualified 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 IMPO
61. k speed using the Windows Control Panel Mouse The following 2 examples produce the same results Double Clicking Press the left button twice and Lightly but rapidly strike the release touchpad twice Dragging Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish You can move the cursor over the item you select and while keeping the left button depressed moving the cursor to the desired location then release the button Or you can simply double tap on the item and hold while dragging the item with your fingertip The following illustrations produce the same results Dragging Dragging EA Hold left button and slide finger Lightly strike the touchpad twice on touchpad sliding finger on touchpad during second strike 37 4 Using the Notebook PC Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Take note of the following precautions e Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease e Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet e Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons e Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects Ei The touchpad responds to movement not to force There is no need to tap the surface too hard Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad The touchpad responds best to light
62. lay 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 4 IMPORTANT To protect the hard disk drive always wait at least 5 seconds after turn ing OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON 4h WARNING DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materi als that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag 3 The Power On Self Test POST When you turn ON the Notebook PC it will first run through a series of software controlled diagnos tic tests called the Power On Self Test POST The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC s architecture The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC s hardware configuration which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the exist ing hardware it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC When the test is finished you may get a message reporting No operating system found if the hard disk was not preloaded with an operating system This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system amp Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology
63. led Read the ASUS Preload Wizard screen and click Next Select a partition option and click Next Partition options Recover Windows to first partition only This option will delete only the first partition allowing you to keep other partitions and create a new system partition as drive C Recover Windows to entire HD This option will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive C Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partition This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions C 60 and D 40 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Please visit www asus com for updated drivers and utilities A 15 A Appendix Windows Vista Software Recovery Cont Using DVD on selected models The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system drivers and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory The Recovery DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC s software to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Before using the Recovery DVD copy your data files such as Outlook PST files to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as network settings d IMPORTANT Remove the optional secondary hard disk drive before performing sys
64. mmunications Commission FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The use of a shielded type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television recep tion It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment Reprinted from the Code of Federal R
65. n Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many one rule that is most relevant is playback re strictions on regionalized content In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in Region Definitions below Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region Ei 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 de sired shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user Region Definitions Region 1 Canada US US Territories Region 2 Czech Egypt Finland France Germany Gulf States Hungary Iceland Iran Iraq Ireland Italy Japan Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Saudi Arabia Scotland South Africa Spain Sweden Switzer land Syria Turkey UK Greece Former Yugoslav Republics Slovakia Region 3 Burma Indonesia South Korea Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Region 4 Australia Caribbean Except US Territories
66. n I power ON the Notebook PC there will be an Open policy file error message A Reinstall the latest version Power4 Gear utility to solve your problem It is available on the ASUS website Unknown Reason Blue screen with white text A blue screen with white text appears after system bootup L Remove additional memory If additional memory was installed after purchase power OFF remove the additional memory and power ON to see if the problem is due to incompatible memory Un install software applications If you have installed software applications recently they may not be compatible with your system Try to un install them in Windows Safe Mode Check your system for viruses Update the BIOS to the latest version with WINFLASH in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website WARNING Make sure your Notebook PC does not loose power during the BIOS flashing process If problem still cannot be solved use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system IMPORTANT You must backup all your data to another location before recovering CAUTION Do not connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses NOTE Make sure that you install the Intel INF Update and ATKACPI drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized If the problem still exist cont
67. namento corretto in tutti i punti di terminazione di rete PSTN In caso di problemi contattare in primo luogo il fornitore del prodotto Este equipamento foi aprovado para liga o pan europeia de um nico terminal rede telef nica p blica comutada RTPC nos termos da Decis o 98 482 CE No entanto devido s diferen as existentes entre as RTPC dos diversos pa ses a aprova o n o garante incondicionalmente por si s um funcionamento correcto em todos os pontos terminais da rede da RTPC Em caso de problemas deve entrar se em contacto em primeiro lugar com o fornecedor do equipamento Este equipo ha sido homologado de conformidad con la Decisi n 98 482 CE del Consejo para la conexi n paneuropea de un terminal simple a la red telef nica p blica conmutada RTPC No obstante a la vista de las diferencias que existen entre las RTPC que se ofrecen en diferentes pa ses la homologaci n no constituye por s sola una garant a incondicional de funcionamiento satisfactorio en todos los puntos de terminaci n de la red de una RTPC En caso de surgir alg n problema procede ponerse en contacto en primer lugar con el proveedor del equipo Utrustningen har godk nts i enlighet med r dets beslut 98 482 EG f r alleuropeisk anslutning som enskild terminal till det allm nt tillg ngliga kopplade telen tet PSTN P grund av de skillnader som finns mellan telen tet i olika l nder utg r godk nnandet emellertid int
68. ndicator will be OFF in this mode ve 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 27 28 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC s keyboard The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command 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 F1 Fn Zz Icon F1 Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode either Save to RAM or Save to Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup F2 Radio Tower F2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the e a internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth on selected models g2 amp
69. nfiguration changes and exit setup Save Changes and Exit Cancel If you want to restore default settings choose Load Manufacture Defaults You must then save changes to keep the manufacture default settings Load Manufacture Defaults Appendix A Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs 1 Update the BIOS to the latest version and try again 2 If updating the BIOS does not help try better quality discs and try again 3 If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Unknown Reason System Unstable Cannot wake up from the hibernation 1 Remove upgraded parts RAM HDD WLAN BT if they were installed after purchase 2 If not the case try MS System Restore to an earlier date 3 If problem still persists try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD NOTE You must backup all your data to another location before recovering 4 If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Hardware Problem Keyboard Hotkey The Hotkey FN is disabled A Reinstall the ATK0O100 driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website Hardware Problem Built in Camera The built in camera does not work correctly 1 Check Device Manager to see if there are any problems 2 Try reinstalling the webcam driver t
70. ng Started 47 Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Win dows desktop The other key that looks like a Windows menu with a small cursor activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists amp 7 CoD of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient 7 b o These dual purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps Numeric assignments are located at the upper right hand corner CITE 8 8 of each key as shown in the figure When the numeric keypad is TMK a engaged by pressing Fn Ins Num LK the number lock LED lights VII up If an external keyboard is connected pressing the Ins Num LK aries on the external keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both key A boards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated press the Fn Ins Num LK keys on the Notebook PC Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is k 7 8 9 f e ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering 7 st
71. ny USB peripherals through a single cable USB Flash Memory Disk gt A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1 44MB floppy disk and provide storage up to several hundred megabytes higher transfer speeds and greater durability When used in current operating systems no drivers are necessary 5 USB Floppy Disk Drive gt An optional USB interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette WARNING To prevent system failures use Windows Safely Remove Hardware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock Safely Remove Hardware Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Drive A f 5 15 PM DCIN Vehicle Power Adapter The vehicle power adapter provides a source of power for using the Notebook PC and or charging the Notebook PC s battery pack while in transit when no AC power is available This product is an essential tool for today s mobile profes sional Your purchase will enhance the power performance and versatility of your portable computer while traveling on the road or on the sea The Vehicle Power Adapter can be used in vehicles or boats using a standard cigarette lighter socket The Vehicle Power Adapter accepts input ranges from 10 8VDC to 16VDC Volts Direct Current A 2
72. o allow restart To restart the system manually choose Restart ee 4 IMPORTANT To protect the hard drive wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON 4 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 4 over 4 seconds or 2 Press the shutdown button 4 on the bottom O Use a straightened paper clip to press the shutdown button 4 IMPORTANT Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data 26 Getting Started 3 The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to Options maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership TCO You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand E Power Management Modes O Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows gt Control Panel gt Power Options In System Settings you can define Sleep Hibernate or Shut Down for closing the display panel or pressing the po
73. o solve the problem 3 If the problem is not solved update the BIOS to the latest version and try again 4 If the problem still exist contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance Hardware Problem Battery Battery maintenance 1 Register the Notebook PC for a one year warranty using the following website http member asus com login aspx S_Language en us 2 Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the Notebook PC with the AC adaptor to prevent damage caused by the accidental power loss The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to prevent over charging so it will not damage the battery pack if it is left in the Notebook PC 3 Store the battery pack in a dry location with temperatures between 10 C and 30 C if you will not be using it for a long time It is strongly recommended that you charge the battery pack every three months A 9 A Appendix Common Problems and Solutions Cont Hardware Problem Power ON OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC Diagnostics 1 Power On by Battery only Y 2 N 4 Able to see BIOS ASUS Logo Y 3 N A Able to load the OS Y B N A Adapter power LED ON Y 5 N C Power ON by Adapter only Y 6 N A Able to see BIOS ASUS Logo Y 7 N A Able to load the OS Y D N A aa NM B W WN Symptom amp Solutions A Problem might be in the MB HDD or NB visit a local service center for assistance B Problem c
74. odel see switches in Section 3 MINA NISNBTUSTOOtNNO WIRELESS LAN BLUETOOTH 2 Press FN F2 repeatedly until Bluetooth ON or 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on WLAN amp Bluetooth ON is shown the taskbar and select either the Wireless LAN Bluetooth or just the Bluetooth j Leeks G SE P lame Control Panel GM o Add a Bluetooth Device h Show Bluetooth Devices Send a File e is GMA Internet iSCSllnitiator Keyboard ptions Receive a File Join a Personal Area Network Open Bluetooth Settings Remove Bluetooth Icon 3 Select Add a Bluetooth Device on the taskbar 3b Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from the Windows men Control Panel 50 4 Using the Notebook PC Appendix Optional Accessories amp Connections Operating System and Software System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Ei Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself A 1 A Appendix Optional Accessories These items if desired come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC lt USB Hub Optional Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect ma
75. og Off and switch to a user account with Administrator privileges Appendix A Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of the operating system drivers and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC s software to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Before using the Recovery Partition copy your data files such as Outlook PST files to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as network settings About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a space reserved on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system drivers and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory 9 IMPORTANT DO NOT delete the partition named RE COVERY The Recovery Partition is created at the fac ESTR i Suen un tory and cannot be restored by the user if deleted Take 5257 your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process File Action View Help es BaMax sag Computer Mi vent Local Vohume Using the Recovery Partition L 2 3 4 5 Ei Press F9 during bootup requires a Recovery Partition Press Enter to select Windows Setup EMS Enab
76. or by specular reflection These lasers cannot produce hazardous diffuse reflections Personnel working with these lasers should wear appropriate protective eye wear during any operation of the laser Class 3B lasers have both admin istrative and physical controls to protect personnel Physical controls include limited access work areas Administrative controls include special warning signs posted outside the entrances to the laser work spaces and lights outside the entrances that warn personnel when the lasers are in use CLASS 4 Class 4 lasers are high power lasers that will cause damage to unprotected eyes and skin through intra beam viewing and specular or diffuse reflections Consequently no personnel should be in a room where a Class 4 laser is operating without proper eye protection PCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32 bit data bus interface PCI is a standard widely used by ex pansion card manufacturers POST Power On Self Test When you turn on the computer it will first run through the POST a series of software controlled diag nostic tests The POST checks system memory the motherboard circuitry the display the keyboard the diskette drive and other I O devices RAM Random Access Memory RAM usually just called memory is the place in a computer where the operating system applica tion programs and data in current use are temporarily kept so that they can b
77. pressure LJ Automatic Touchpad Disabling 38 Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC s touchpad when an external USB mouse is at tached This feature is normally OFF to turn ON this feature select the option in Windows Control Panel gt Mouse Properties gt Device Settings Models with Synaptics touchpad Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware Device Settings e GI EI gt Control Panel DEA EI ewe grt ne User Accounts and Family Safety Bec Ce up youl Set up parental controls for any user Aad or remove user accounts Synaptics Pointing Device v9 1 5 22Nov06 Security CR na uge a opeis Nata Appearance and Devices mput gt eer a program SCH Se Wi ae ows personalization wen Enabled Name Port pata SE R Yes Synaptics TouchPad V6 2 PS 2 Network and Internet Adjust screen resolution ic Connect to the Internet s Vie aik tatu apd tasks D Clock Language and Fa Era sharing L Region Cep eg e keyboards or other input Disabl Setti Hardware and Sound see sedi gea o Drole Settings S hi s Play CDs or other media automatically PE OPA Se Vere extemal USB pointing device is attached e ect t IS option to Printer a Pointing Pointing Mou Ease of Access enable this feature V oF Let Windows suggest settings Tray Icon Optimize visual displa Ed Programs s ge K D Uninstall a program L
78. right 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 1s prohibited A 29 A 30 A Appendix CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem r English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish Udstyret er i henhold til Radets beslutning 98 482 EF EU godkendt til at blive opkoblet pa de offentlige telefonnet som enkeltforbundet terminal Pa grund af forskelle mellem de offentlige telefonnet i de forskellige lande giver godkendelsen dog ikke i sig selv ubetinget garanti for at udstyret kan fungere korrekt pa samtlige nettermineringspunkter pa de offentlige telefonnet I tilf lde af problemer ber De i f rste omgang henvende Dem til leverand ren af udstyret Dit apparaat is goedgekeurd volgens Beschikking 98 482 EG van de Raad voor de pan Europese aansluiting van enkelvoudige eindapparatuur op het openbare geschakelde telefoonnetwerk PSTN Gezien de verschillen tussen de individuele PSTN s in de verschillende landen biedt deze goed keuring op zichzelf geen onvoorwaardelijke garantie voor een suc
79. rocessor design to allow upgrading to faster processors in the future Some models feature a ULV design for compactness and may not be upgraded Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on upgrades 4 WARNING End user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty Memory RAM Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase hard disk drives N from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook P
80. s 1 through 11 in the 2 4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in the USA FCC RF Exposure Guidelines Wireless Clients This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure SAR limits in typical portable configurations In order to comply with SAR limits established in the ANSI C95 1 standards it is recom mended when using a wireless LAN adapter that the integrated antenna is positioned more than 20cm from your body or nearby persons during extended periods of operation If the antenna is positioned less than 20cm from the user it is recommended that the user limit the exposure time R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient for the R amp TTE Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment directive e Essential requirements as in Article 3 e Protection requirements for health and safety as in Article 3 la e Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 e Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in Article 3 1b e Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in EN 301 489 1 amp EN 301 e Testing according to 489 17 e Effective use of the radio spectrum as in Article 3 2 e Radio test suites according to EN 300 328 2 CE CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product in a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures
81. s Atlantique 66 Pyr n es 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Sa ne 71 Sadneet Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France Please check with ART for the latest information www art telecom fr Ei Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW A 26 Appendix A UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications telephone equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak 300V peak to peak and 105V rms and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 When using the Notebook PC modem basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following e Do not use the Notebook PC near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool e Do not use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning e Do not use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary non rechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batter ies for use as power sources in products The
82. se batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series parallel or both that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction e Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire as they may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion e Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to per sons due to fire or explosion Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers la Se Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to HOSVV F 3G 0 75mm or HOSVV F 2G 0 75mm A 27 A Appendix Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries Ch ei CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used bat teries according to the manufacturer s instructions English ATTENZIONE Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato Sosti tuire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica Non disperdere le batteri
83. sert the card with the connector side first and label side up Standard cards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted Removing an Expansion Card To remove the card first remove all cables or adapters attached to the card then double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows taskbar and stop the card before removing 1 Press in the toggle eject button and release The 2 Press the extended button again to eject the recessed spring loaded toggle button will extend card Carefully pull the ejected card out of the when pushed in and released socket 39 4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC s power is ON press 2 Gently pull on the drive s front panel and slide the drive s eject button and the tray will eject the tray completely out Be careful not to touch out partially the CD drive lens and other mechanisms Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray 3 Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc s 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive printed side up Push down on both sides of will begin reading the table of contents TOC the disc s center until the disc snaps onto the on the disc When the drive stops the disc is hub The hub should be higher than the ready to be used disc when correctly mounted Ei It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in
84. splay panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use To open the display panel negotiate the latch with your thumb and lift up the display panel while holding the latch Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle 4h WARNING When opening do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel 20 3 Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators Ei There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct Ei Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 21 3 Getting Started Power System la Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts the power adapter and the battery power system The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC DC adapter That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100 V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US
85. standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to sup port different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters for almost every country dh WARNING DO NOT connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet prior to connecting the DC plug to the Notebook PC Doing so may damage the AC DC adapter IMPORTANT Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC s adapter to power other electrical devices If there is smoke burning scent or extreme heat coming from the AC DC adapter seek servic ing Seek servicing if you Suspect a faulty AC DC adapter You may damage both your battery pack s and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC DC adapter CP Ei This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three prong plug depending on ter ritory If a three prong plug is provided you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC dh WARNING THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY Unplug the power adapter or switch off the AC outlet to minimize the power consump tion when the Notebook PC is not in use SO 22 Getting Started 3
86. tem recovery on your notebook PC According to Microsoft you may lose important data because of setting up Windows Vista on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition Link to http support microsoft com kb 937251 en us for more details Using the Recovery DVD 1 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive Notebook PC needs to be powered ON 2 Restart the Notebook PC and press lt Esc gt on bootup and select the optical drive may be labeled as CD DVD using the down cursor and press lt Enter gt to boot from the Recovery DVD 3 Select a partition option and click Next Partition options Recover Windows to first partition only This option will delete only the first partition allowing you to keep other partitions and create a new system partition as drive C Recover Windows to entire HD This option will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive C Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partition This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions C 60 and D 40 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process WARNING Do not remove the Recovery disc unless instructed to do so during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable Ei Please visit www asus com for updated drivers and utilities Appendix A 8 Glossary ACPI Advanced Configur
87. the CD drive while data is read 40 Using the Notebook PC 4 Optical Drive Cont Removing an optical disc Emergency eject Actual location will vary by model Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub The emergency eject is located in a hole on the op tical drive and is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject Note Make sure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area Using the Optical Drive Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers Unlike desktop optical drives the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle When inserting a CD it is important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the optical drive tray will scratch the CD WARNING If the CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub the CD can be damaged when the tray is closed Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to prevent damage ACD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive After the CD is properly inserted data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives except that nothing can
88. tions shown A 12 Appendix A Common Problems and Solutions Cont EI Morton 2 s Norton Internet Security NIS Internet Security Sometimes NIS will show an alert to stop a Trojan virus from a local IP address This problem can be solved by making sure the virus definition file is the latest one and regularly updating the virus definition file 2 Reinstalling fails at the Information Wizard after uninstalling Norton Antivirus Make sure NIS has been uninstalled from your computer reboot your system install NIS again use Live Update and update the virus definition file 3 Norton accidently blocks desired web pages or reduces download speeds Change the security configuration to a lower level NIS scans virus while downloading data so net work speed will be decreased 4 Cannot login to MSN or Yahoo messenger services Make sure NIS has been updated and also update the Windows system by using Windows Update If the problem still exist try 1 Open NIS 200x by clicking on the NIS icon in your system tray 2 Open Norton AntiVirus in Options menu 3 Click on Instant Messenger uncheck MSN Windows Messenger from Which Instant mes sengers to protect 5 NIS is damaged and need reinstalling NIS is located in the provided disc in the NIS200x folder x is the version number 6 The Start firewall when system is booted option is selected but it takes about one
89. wer button Sleep and Hibernate saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components When you resume your work your last status such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way will reappear as if you never left Shut Down will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved Sleep is the same as Suspend to RAM STR This function stores your ESEI Switch User current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF Log Off Because RAM is volatile it requires power to keep refresh the data iti PRE Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this Mitje Restart option You can also use the keyboard shortcut Fn Fl to activate this RI Sleep mode Recover by pressing any keyboard key except Fn NOTE The Hibernate power indicator will blink in this mode Shut Down Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive By doing this RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake up components like LAN needs to remain powered Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option Recover by pressing the power button NOTE The power i
90. ystem and Software This Notebook PC may offer depending on territory its customers the choice of a pre installed Micro soft Windows operating system The choices and languages will depend on the territory The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS drivers and applications to enable hardware features extend functionality help manage your Notebook PC or add functionality not provided by the native operating system If updates or replace ment of the support disc is necessary contact your dealer for web sites to download 4 amp 4 individual software drivers and utilities l The support disc contains all drivers utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre installed The support disc does not include the operating system itself The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre install A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC s operating system to its original working state provided that your har

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