Notebook PC Hardware User’s Manual
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1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC’s components. 3.
Safety Precautions 1 Introducing the Notebook PC The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface. IMPORTANT! Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning.
1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON.
Preparing your Notebook PC 1 Introducing the Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 1. Install the battery pack 3 1 2 2 3. Open the Display Panel 4.
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2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 1
Knowing the Parts 2 Camera Indicator 3 Microphone (Built-in) 4 Display Panel 5 Instant Keys 6 Keyboard Touchpad and Buttons 8 Pad-Lock Indicator (between touchpad buttons) Status Indicators (front) 10 Multimedia Keys 2 The camera indicator shows when the built-in camera is in use. The camera may be auto-activated by supported software. The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.
2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. 1 10 2 9 8 3 4 5 2 7 6 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 temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents.
Knowing the Parts 3 Hard Disk Drive Compartment 4 Battery Lock - Spring 5 Battery Lock - Manual 6 Audio Speaker System Battery Pack 8 Name Card Holder Shutdown Button (Emergency) 10 Memory (RAM) Compartment 2 The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done by authorized service centers or dealers only. The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is inserted, it will automatically lock.
2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 ON OFF FM/DTV/CATV EXPRESS 2 3 4 5 1 Direct Flash Indicator 2 LAN Port 3 Modem Port 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 The direct flash indicator blinks when Microsoft DirectX 9/10 (used with most games) is running. Use the provided Direct Console software (see indicators) to enable or disable this function.
Knowing the Parts 6 Antenna Input Audio Input Jack 8 Microphone Input Jack SPDIF Output Jack 2 The antenna input is for TV or FM Radio (on selected models) frequency signal and allows for use with the provided digital TV/FM antenna or input from subscription television services. The provided antenna can receive digital TV or FM radio. Cable service connection can receive digital TV, analog TV, or FM radio depending on paid services.
2 Knowing the Parts Left Side (Cont.) ON OFF FM/DTV/CATV EXPRESS 13 13 Flash Memory Slot 14 Infrared Port (IrDA) (on selected models) 15 Audio Speaker System 14 15 Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can read many flash memory cards as specified later in this manual.
Knowing the Parts Right Side 2 Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Audio Speaker System 2 Optical Drive 3 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) 4 Optical Drive Electronic Eject 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) 6 Power (DC) Input Direct Flash Indicator The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments.
2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. DVI 1 2 3 4 5 6 Air Vents 1 The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur.
Knowing the Parts Front Side 2 Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 1 3 4 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel.
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3 Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V-120V as well as 220V240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters.
3 Getting Started 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.
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.
Getting Started 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.
3 Getting Started Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually, click Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart. (Screens are different depending on security settings.
Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys Getting Started 3
3 Getting Started Colored Hot Keys (Cont.) Fn+C: Toggles “Splendid Video Intelligent Technology” function ON and OFF. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD).
Getting Started Microsoft Windows Keys 3 There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop. The other key, that looks like a Windows menu with a small cursor, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object.
3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches - Above keyboard
Switches and Status Indicators Getting Started Switches - Above keyboard (Cont) 3
3 Getting Started Status Indicators Front
Using the Notebook PC Status Indicators 4 Top
4 Using the Notebook PC Status Indicators Direct Messenger Display Default display when no status is present.
Using the Notebook PC Status Indicators 4 Direct Messenger Display (Cont.) Personal settings screen - My personal setting Preview window Check Text to enter text or Icon to select an icon. (You can add text or icons repeatedly.) Click Add after typing a text or selecting an icon. (You can add text or icons repeatedly.) Click Apply to send your personal text/icon to the Direct Messenger display.
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4 Using the Notebook PC Operating System This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP. The choices and languages will depend on the territory. The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed.
Pointing Device Using the Notebook PC The Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software.
4 Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will change color. The following 2 examples produce the same results. Clicking Press the left cursor button and release. Tapping Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad.
Using the Notebook PC 4 Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the cursor to the desired location, then release the button. Or, you can simply double-tap on the item and hold while dragging the item with your fingertip. The following illustrations produce the same results. Dragging-Clicking Hold left button and slide finger on touchpad.
4 Using the Notebook PC Gaming Optical Mouse (on selected models) The gaming optical mouse is a standard mouse with some added software features for easier controls when playing games. 1 2 3 4 Parts of the mouse (top) (1) In-game dpi Increase: Press button to increase dpi of tracking sensitivity. (2) Scrolling and Zooming: Roll wheel up to scroll up; roll wheel down to scroll down. To zoom, press wheel down, and then roll wheel up to zoom in; roll wheel down to zoom out.
Using the Notebook PC Gaming Optical Mouse (on selected models) Cont. 4 In-play sensitivity switching The mouse has out-of-box access to three levels of tracking sensitivity - 1600dpi, 800dpi, and 400dpi. 800dpi is the default setting. Use the SetPoint software that comes with the mouse (1) and its Advanced Game Settings feature (2) to configure up to five personalized sensitivity levels between 400dpi and 1600dpi. Sensitivity levels require an ascending order (3).
4 Using the Notebook PC Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • • • • Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory reader Hard disk drive Expansion Card One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.
Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive 4 Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, press the drive’s eject button and the tray will eject out partially. 2. Gently pull on the drive’s front panel and slide the tray completely out. Be careful not to touch 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.
4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive (Cont.) Removing an optical disc Emergency eject Actual location will vary by model. Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub. The emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical 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.
Using the Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Reader 4 Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs.
4 Using the Notebook PC Connections NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, modem and/or network can be installed as an expansion card. Modem Connection The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC’s internal modem should have either two or four wires (only two wires (telephone line #1) is used by the modem) and should have an RJ-11 connector on both ends.
Using the Notebook PC Network Connection 4 Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interface at 100/1000Mbps, it must be connected to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-T4 hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring.
4 Using the Notebook PC 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.
Using the Notebook PC Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) 4 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. d3 # m6 ㄓㄗ ㄢㄦ ㄔㄘ ㄣㄧ ? ㄕㄙ ㄤㄨ ㄖㄥ ㄩ 8 t ㄏㄒ ㄠㄡ 0+ 5 j ㄎㄑㄟ 2aㄍㄐㄞ ㄜㄋ ㄈㄝ ㄊㄛ ㄅ ㄉㄚ a/A ㄌ * 7p ㄇ 4gㄆ 1 Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to your mobile phone.
4 Using the Notebook PC Multimedia Connections (on selected models) This page shows multimedia connections for TV Tuner and/or FM Radio Models. TV and radio features require built-in modules only on selected models. Note: If your Notebook PC has a TV tuner, install the ASUS Mobile Theater software in order to use the TV function.
Using the Notebook PC Audio/Video Remote Controller (on selected models) 4 A wireless remote controller is included with TV tuner models to control the Notebook PC’s multimedia functions (the included software must be installed).
4 Using the Notebook PC Audio/Video Remote Controller (on selected models) This version is provided on selected models.
Using the Notebook PC Audio/Video Remote Controller (on selected models) 4 This version is provided on selected models. Microsoft version Controller transmission activity LED Notebook PC virtual OFF: Standby or Hibernate mode depending on settings.
4 Using the Notebook PC Audio/Video Remote Controller (on selected models) Microsoft version - receiver module Plug the infrared receiver into the Notebook PC’s USB port. The infrared remote controller must be pointed at this receiver, not the infrared receiver on the Notebook PC. The jacks on the back of the infrared receiver have no function at this time. The remote controller requires two “AA” (1.5V) batteries.
Power Management Modes Using the Notebook PC 4 The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system.
4 Using the Notebook PC Power State Summary STATE “Stand by” STR (“Stand by”) (Suspend-to-RAM) STD (“Hibernate”) (Suspend-to-Disk) Soft OFF ENTRY EVENT • “Stand by” through Windows Start button • Timer as set though “Power Management” in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) EXIT EVENT • Any device • Battery low • Hotkey (see “Colored Hotkeys” under “Special • Signal from modem port Keyboard Functions” in the previous section) • Power button or any key • Hotkey (see “Colored Hotkeys” under “Special
Using the Notebook PC Stand by and Hibernate 4 Power management settings can be found in the Windows control panel. The following shows the power options properties in Windows. You can define “Stand By” or “Shut down” for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode. “Stand by” and “Hibernate” saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components.
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Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information 63
A Appendix Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Hub (Optional) Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable.
Optional Connections Appendix A These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub.
A Appendix Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AWG (American Wire Gauge) NOTE: This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the American Wire Gauge standard as this table may not be current or complete. Gauge AWG 33 32 30 29 27 26 25 Diam (mm) 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.
Appendix Clock Throttling A Chipset function which allows the processor’s clock to be stopped and started at a known duty cycle. Clock throttling is used for power savings, thermal management, and reducing processing speed. CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called “Processor,” actually functions as the “brain” of the computer. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory.
A Appendix Kensington® Locks Kensington® locks (or compatible) allow the Notebook PC to be secured usually using a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. Laser Classifications As lasers became more numerous and more widely used, the need to warn users of laser hazards became apparent. To meet this need, laser classifications were established.
Appendix RAM (Random Access Memory) A RAM (usually just called memory) is the place in a computer where the operating system, application programs, and data in current use are temporarily kept so that they can be quickly reached by the computer’s processor instead of having to read from and write to slower storage such as the hard disk or optical disc.
A Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements DVD-ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles, you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content.
Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy A 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).
A Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy (Cont.) This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.
Appendix Federal Communications Commission Statement A This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
A Appendix 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.
Appendix Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America Japan Europe ETSI 2.412-2.462 GHz 2.412-2.484 GHz 2.412-2.472 GHz A Ch01 through CH11 Ch01 through Ch14 Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.
A Appendix 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).
Appendix Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) A CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambiente.
A Appendix Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this user’s manual. 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 disassemble the optical drive.
Appendix CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) A Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 79
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.
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