Asus E1796 Hardware User Manual

E1796 / Jan 2005 Notebook PC Hardware User ’ s Manual
Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement 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 undes- ired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that inter- ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. W ARNING! 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. Y ou are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. W ashington DC: Office of the Federal Register , National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office. Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to: H05VV -F , 3G, 0.75mm 2 or H05VV -F , 2G, 0.75mm 2 . Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. (Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.) For use with AC Adaptor Model (Pour Utiliser A vec Modele): P A-1 121-02 (120W), ADP-90FB (90W), ADP-65DB (65W)
3 Safety Statements Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer ’ s instructions. (English) A TTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambiente. (Italian) V ORSICHT! Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen T yp. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. (German) ADV ARSELI! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. (Danish) V ARNING! Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. (Swedish) V AROITUS! Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. V aihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti. (Finnish) A TTENTION! Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mêre type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur . Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. (French) ADV ARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner . (Norwegian) (Japanese) Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.A. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macr ovision Corporation . Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. W ARNING: 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.
4 Safety Statements Safety Statements The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solu- tion of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT expose to or use near liq- uids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during an electrical storm. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty en- vironments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures above 50˚C (122˚F) or to direct sunlight. Do not block the fan vents! DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Note- book PC. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body while the Notebook PC is turned ON or is charging in order to prevent discom- fort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT throw batteries in fires as they may explode. Check local codes for special battery disposal instruc- tions. DO NOT expose to extreme tempera- tures (below 0˚C (32˚F), otherwise the Notebook PC may not boot. Safe Operating T emperatures: This notebook PC should be used in envi- ronments with ambient temperatures between 0°C/32°F and 30°C/86°F . 30°C/86°F 0°C/32°F
5 Safety Statements T ransportation Precautions T o prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and discon- nect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors . The hard disk drive’ s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. Cover Your Notebook PC Use a carrying case such as the one supplied with your Notebook PC to protect it from dirt, water , shock, and scratches. Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power , be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have restric- tions for using electronic devices. Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings. CAUTION! There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walk- ing through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). Y ou 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. NOTE: The surface glaze is easily dulled if not properly cared for . Be careful not to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC.
6 Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Safety Statements
7 Safety Statements UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFP A 70). When using the Notebook PC modem, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: • Do not use the Notebook PC near water , for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do not use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Do not use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak. Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechar geable) lithium bat- teries for use as power sources in products. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy , or a lithium ion, and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical ener gy by an irreversible or revers- ible chemical reaction. • 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. • Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. Notebook PC Optical Drive Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT). Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this user ’ s manual. Service warning label W ARNING: 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 . CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIA TION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT ST ARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTL Y WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
8 Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC ................................................................ 1 1 Preparing your Notebook PC ................................................................................... 13 2. Knowing the Parts .................................................................................. 15 T op Side ................................................................................................................... 16 Bottom Side .............................................................................................................. 18 Left Side ................................................................................................................... 20 Right Side ................................................................................................................. 21 Front Side ................................................................................................................. 22 Rear Side ................................................................................................................. 22 3. Getting Started ....................................................................................... 23 Using the Battery Pack ............................................................................................. 24 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack ........................................................... 24 Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................................... 25 Battery Care ........................................................................................................ 25 Operating Systems ................................................................................................... 25 Support Software ................................................................................................. 25 Power Connection .................................................................................................... 27 Powering ON The Notebook PC .......................................................................... 27 The Power-On Self T est (POST) ......................................................................... 27 Power Management ............................................................................................ 28 Restarting or Rebooting ....................................................................................... 29 Powering OFF the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 30 Using the Keyboard .................................................................................................. 31 Colored Hot Keys ................................................................................................ 31 Microsoft Windows™ Keys .................................................................................. 32 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad .......................................................................... 33 Keyboard as Cursors ........................................................................................... 33 Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators .............................................................. 34 Instant Launch Keys (above keyboard) ............................................................... 34 Status Indicators (above keyboard) ..................................................................... 35 Status Indicators (left of touchpad) ...................................................................... 36 Status Indicators (top cover) ................................................................................ 37
9 4. Using the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 39 Pointing Device ........................................................................................................ 40 Using the T ouchpad ............................................................................................. 40 T ouchpad Usage Illustrations .............................................................................. 41 Caring for the T ouchpad ...................................................................................... 42 Storage Devices ....................................................................................................... 43 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket ................................................................................. 43 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ............................................................................ 44 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) ......................................................................... 44 Optical Drive ............................................................................................................. 45 Flash Memory Card Reader ................................................................................ 47 Hard Disk Drive ................................................................................................... 48 Modem and Network Connections ........................................................................... 48 Internal 10/100 Network (Gigabit on selected models) ........................................ 50 Modem Connection ............................................................................................. 51 Power System .......................................................................................................... 52 AC Power System ............................................................................................... 52 Battery Power System ......................................................................................... 52 Using Battery Power ............................................................................................ 53 Power Management Modes ..................................................................................... 54 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance ........................................................ 54 ACPI .................................................................................................................... 54 Suspend Mode .................................................................................................... 54 Power Savings ..................................................................................................... 55 Power State Summary ......................................................................................... 55 Thermal Power Control ........................................................................................ 55 Contents
10 Appendix ..................................................................................................... 57 Optional Accessories ................................................................................................ 58 USB Hub (Optional) ............................................................................................. 58 USB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive (Optional) ................................................................ 58 USB Flash Memory Disk ..................................................................................... 59 USB Communication Cable ................................................................................. 59 Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB ................................................................... 59 USB Keyboard and Mouse .................................................................................. 60 USB Floppy Disk Drive ........................................................................................ 61 Optional Connections ............................................................................................... 61 Monitor Out Connection ....................................................................................... 61 External Audio Connections ................................................................................ 61 Securing Y our Notebook PC ................................................................................ 62 IEEE1394 Connection ......................................................................................... 62 Printer Connection ............................................................................................... 62 DVD-ROM Drive Information .................................................................................... 63 Internal Modem Compliancy .................................................................................... 64 Glossary ................................................................................................................... 66 Notebook PC Information ......................................................................................... 72 Contents
11 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Notes For This Manual Preparing your Notebook PC
12 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User ’ s Manual Y ou 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. 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 dif ferent degrees of importance as described below: NOTE: Tips and information for spe- cial situations. TIP: Tips and useful information for completing tasks. T ext enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on the keyboard; do not actually type the < > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. < > [ ] W ARNING! Important information that must be followed for safe operation. IMPORT ANT! Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. User’s Manual
13 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed infor - mation on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 3. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter Press the power button and release. (In W indows XP , this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) This Notebook PC features a latchless design. Lift the display panel with one hand while hold- ing the system portion with your other hand. W ARNING! 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! 3 2 1
14 1 Introducing the Notebook PC
15 2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC
16 2 Knowing the Parts T op Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise. Keyboard T ouchpad Instant Keys Status Indicators Display Panel T ab Stereo Speaker Stereo Speaker Status Indicators Microphone T ouchpad Buttons Display Panel (Clean with soft cloth without chemical liquids. Use plain water if necessary .)
17 Knowing the Parts 2 Status Indicators Status indicator details are described in section 3. 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 W indows or web navigation. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be de- pressed) and palm rest for both hands. T wo W indows™ function keys are provided to help ease naviga- tion in the W indows™ operating system. Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor . The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes. Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Details pro- vided later in this manual. Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Push the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Microphone (built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Stereo Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multi- media sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Audio features are software controlled.
18 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise. Battery Lock Shutdown Button CPU & Memory Compartment Hard Drive Compartment Name Card Holder Battery Lock Battery Mini-PCI Compartment IMPORT ANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when han- dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER P ARTS OF THE BODY T O A VOID INJUR Y FROM THE HEA T . Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORT ANT! 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 .
19 Knowing the Parts 2 Memory Compartment The memory compartment contains an expansion slot for additional memory . Memory installation or upgrades must be done by an authorized retailer or else warranty will be void. Mini PCI Compartment Optional expansion cards can be installed in the mini-pci compartment. An optional wireless LAN module enables you to stay connected to your LAN while “roaming” to meeting, conference rooms, or other of fice locations. Full-time, real-time access to email, Internet, and network resources means not only an expanded office space, but also greater productivity . Battery Lock The battery is held by a spring lock. The spring loaded latch automatically locks the battery pack when inserted. Holding this in the unlock position will allow battery removal. Usage details are described in the battery section later in this manual. Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit through an authorized vendor . Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done by authorized service centers or dealers only .
20 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Kensington ® Lock Port The Kensington ® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington ® compatible Note- book PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook PC’ s optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (R W) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. 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. Infrared Port (Standard Infrared) The standard infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infrared-equipped devices or computers. This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node. 1394 Port IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100-400 Mbits/sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus. IEEE1394 is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be marked “DV” for Digital V ideo port. Kensington ® Lock Port 1394 Port PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Emergency Eject Electronic Eject Optical Drive Monitor Port Infrared Port Activity Indicator Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or pro- jector to allow viewing on a larger external display .
21 Knowing the Parts 2 Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, video cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting. Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and char ges the internal battery pack. T o prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter . Microphone Input Jack (Mic Input) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Flash Memory Slot This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can read the several flash memory cards used in personal digital devices. More information is provided in section 4 of this manual. Flash Memory Slot USB Port DC Power Input Jack Mic Input Phone/ SPDIF USB Ports Air V ents Modem Port LAN Port LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port is larger than the RJ-1 1 modem port and supports an RJ-45 Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use without a dongle. Modem Port The RJ-1 1 telephone port supports an RJ-1 1 telephone cable. The internal modem supports up to 56K V .90 transfers with fax capabilities. The built-in connector allows convenient use without a dongle. Headphone Output Jack (Phone) The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC’ s audio out signal to ampli- fied speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. SPDIF Output Jack (SPDIF) This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices for digital audio output. Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Combo
22 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Battery Pack Display Panel T ab Battery Pack The battery pack is actually combined with the Notebook PC’ s surface in order to reduce thickness. When the battery is released, the surface and battery pack will be seen as a single unit. The battery pack cannot be further disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit.
23 3. Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Power Management Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook PC Using the Keyboard Buttons and Status Indicators
24 3 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Y our 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. To install the battery pack: 1. Insert the battery pack until it clicks into place. 2. Battery locks will automatically lock . To remove the battery pack: 1. Slide both battery releases to unlock . 2. Remove the battery pack. IMPORT ANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Note- book PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC. IMPORT ANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data.
25 Getting Started 3 Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power . Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power . It takes a few hours to fully char ge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON. The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is char ged. Battery Care The Notebook PC’ s battery pack, like all rechar geable batteries, has a limit on the number times it can be recharged. Fully draining and char ging the battery once a day every day will last over a year but how long beyond that will depend on your environment temperature, humidity , and how your Notebook PC is used. It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 10˚C and 29˚C (50˚F and 85˚F). Y ou must also take into account that the Notebook PC’ s internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery . But in any case, the battery pack’ s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it is not recommended to buy extras for storing. Operating Systems This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed oper - ating system such as Microsoft W indows XP. The choices and languages will depend on the territory . The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support CD that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend func- tionality , help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support CD is necessary , contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support CD contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre-installed. The support CD does not include the operating system itself. The support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. A recovery CD is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory . The recovery CD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC’ s operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order . Contact your retailer if you require such a solution. OS
26 3 Getting Started NOTE: This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory . If a three-prong plug is provided, you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe op- eration of the Notebook PC. W ith the AC power cord connected to the AC-DC converter , connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet (preferably with surge-protection) and then connect the DC plug to the Notebook PC. Connecting the AC-DC adapter to the AC outlet first allows you to test the AC outlet’ s power and the AC-DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC. The green power LED on the adapter lights up if the power is within accepted ranges. TIP: Y ou can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters for almost every country . IMPORT ANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Note- book PC or use the Notebook PC’ s adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter , seek ser- vicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter . Y ou may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter . Power Connection Y our Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter . That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V -120V as well as 220V -240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US-standard AC power cord to a different standard. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support dif- ferent power cords as well as voltages. It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country . 1 2 3
27 Getting Started 3 The Power-On Self T est (POST) When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self T est (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 dif ference between the record and the existing hardware, it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. When the test is finished, you may get a message reporting “No operating system found” if the hard disk was not preloaded with an operating system. This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. The S.M.A.R.T . (Self Monitoring and Reporting T echnology) checks the hard disk drive during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run W indows disk checking program. T o run W indow’ s disk checking program: (1) right-click any hard disk drive icon in “My Computer”, (2) choose Properties, (3) click the T ools tab, (4) click Check Now , (5) select a hard disk drive, (6) select Thorough to also check for physical damages, and (7) click Start. Third party disk utilities such as Symantec’ s Norton Disk Doctor can also perform the same functions but with greater ease and more features. 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 [T ab] during the splash screen, standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives. NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PC’ s test routine and is not a problem with the display . IMPORT ANT! 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. IMPORT ANT! Never turn OFF or reset your Notebook PC while the hard disk or floppy disk is in use and the activity LED is flashing; doing so can result in loss or destruc- tion of your data. T o protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.
28 3 Getting Started Power Management Power management settings can be found in the Windows control panel. The following shows the power options properties in W indows. Y ou can define “Stand By” or “Shut down” for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode. “Stand by” and “Hibernate” saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components. When you resume your work, your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way will reappear as if you never left. “Shut down” will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved. Stand by “Stand by” is the same as Suspend-to-RAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF . Because RAM is vola- tile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. T o operate: select “Start” | “Shut down”, and “Stand by”. Hibernate “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 re- freshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN and modem needs to remain powered. “Hibernate” saves more power compared to “Stand by”. T o operate: En- able hibernation in “Power Options” and select “Start” | “Shut down”, and “Hibernate”.
29 Getting Started 3 Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. T o restart the system manually: Click the Start button and select Shut Down | and choose Restart . In case the operating system hangs (stops, freezes, crashes), try a “warm boot” by pressing [Ctrl][Alt][Del] keys simultaneously . (Y ou may try a few times if there is no response.) The screens are different depending on your security settings.
30 3 Getting Started Powering OFF the Notebook PC In W indows XP , the Notebook PC can be powered OFF by using Start | Shut Down... | T urn off (or Shut down) . For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, W indows NT), you must power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds (as opposed to 1 second to power ON) after closing applications and exiting operating systems. Holding the power switch for 2 seconds is necessary in order to prevent accidental power -OFFs. The screens are different depending on your security settings. Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are two additional ways to shutdown your Notebook PC: (1) Hold the power button over 4 seconds, or (2) Press the shutdown button with a straightened paperclip.
31 Getting Started 3 “Z” 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): W ireless Models Only: T oggles the internal wireless LAN ON and OFF . When enabled, the wireless LAN LED will light. W indows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN. Filled Sun Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): T oggles the display panel ON and OFF . This also stretches your screen area (on certain models) to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): T oggles between the Notebook PC’ s LCD display and an ex- ternal monitor in this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This func- tion does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) IMPOR T ANT : Connect an external monitor before booting up the Notebook PC. Speaker Icons (F10): T oggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in W indows OS) Down Speaker Icon (F1 1): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Up Speaker Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in W indows OS) Num Lk (Ins) : T oggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF . Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Scr Lk (Del): T oggles the “Scroll Lock” ON and OFF . Allows you to use a lar ger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. Using the Keyboard Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’ s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons instead of the function keys.
32 3 Getting Started Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These dual-purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps. Numeric as- signments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure. When the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing , the number lock LED lights up. If an external key- board is connected, pressing the on the external keyboard enables/disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously . T o disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the keys on the Notebook PC. Microsoft Windows™ Keys There are two special Windows™ keys on the keyboard as described below . The key with the W indows™ Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the W indows™ desktop. The other key , that looks like a W indows™ menu with a small cursor, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a W indows™ object.
33 Getting Started 3 Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. W ith Number Lock OFF , press 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. W ith 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. NOTE: The arrow symbols are illustrated here for your reference. They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here.
34 3 Getting Started Instant Launch Keys (above keyboard) Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators Pad-Lock Key Pressing this button will lock your touchpad when using an external mouse. Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing. T o enable the touchpad, simply press this button again. Internet Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while W indows is running. Bluetooth Key Pressing this button will enable or disable the Notebook PC’ s built-in Bluetooth function. A status indicator will light to show when Bluetooth is enabled. Super Performance High Performance Game Performance DVD Movie Performance Email/Office Performance Presentation Performance Audio Listening Performance Battery-Saving Performance Mode Names T askbar Icons AC AC/DC AC/DC DC DC DC DC DC Power Segment Power4 Gear Key The Power4 Gear button toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power sav- ing modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time during various events. When you are using an AC power adapter, Power4 Gear will switch between three modes in the AC power mode segment. When you remove the AC adapter , Power4 Gear will switch between seven modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. When you remove or apply the AC adapter , Power4 Gear will automatically shift you up or down into the proper mode segment (AC or DC). Wireless LAN Key (Optional) This button is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN (WLAN). Press once to enable and once to disable the WLAN function. (W indows software settings are necessary .)
35 Getting Started 3 Status Indicators (above keyboard) Scroll Lock Indicates that scroll lock [Scr Lk] is activated when lit. Scroll lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as direction keys in order to allow easier navigation when only a part of the keyboard is required, such as for playing games. Capital Lock Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e.g. A, B, C). When the capital lock light is OFF , the typed letters will be in the lower case form (e.g. a,b,c). Number Lock Indicates that number lock [Num Lk] is activated when lighted. Number lock allows some of the key- board letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input. 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.
36 3 Getting Started Status Indicators (left of touchpad) Power Indicator The power indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Note- book PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. This LED is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator will light to show the status of the battery’ s power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC’ s battery is charging Off: The Notebook PC’ s battery is char ged or completely drained Bluetooth Indicator The Bluetooth indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC’ s built-in Bluetooth function is acti- vated through the Bluetooth instant key . Wireless LAN Indicator (Optional) This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN. The wireless LAN indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC’ s internal wireless LAN is en- abled. (W indows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN.) Pad-Lock Indicator The pad-lock indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC’ s touchpad is disabled by the pad-lock key .
37 Getting Started 3 Status Indicators (top cover) Power Indicator The power indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Note- book PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. This LED is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator will light to show the status of the battery’ s power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC’ s battery is charging Off: The Notebook PC’ s battery is charged or completely drained Wireless LAN Indicator (Optional) This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN. The wireless LAN indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC’ s internal wireless LAN is en- abled. (W indows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN.) Bluetooth Indicator The Bluetooth indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC’ s built-in Bluetooth function is acti- vated through the Bluetooth instant key .
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39 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Optical Drive Flash Memory Card Reader Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Communication Power System AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes
40 4 Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC’ s integrated touchpad pointing de- vice is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sen- sitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechani- cal failures can be avoided. A device driver is still re- quired for working with some application software. IMPORT ANT! Do not use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touch- pad or else damage may occur to the touchpad’ s surface. Cursor Movement Right Click Left Click Using the T ouchpad Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad. Because the touchpad is electrostatic sensitive, objects cannot be used in place of your fingers. The touchpad’ s primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse. The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad. Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor . Scrolling Slide your finger up or down on the right side to scroll a window up or down. Slide finger forward Slide finger left Slide finger backward Slide finger right Scroll Down Scroll Up
41 Using the Notebook PC 4 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. Y ou can set the double-click speed using the W indows Control Panel “Mouse.” The following 2 examples produce the same results. (press the left button twice and release) (lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice) (press the left cursor button and release) (lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad) Clicking/T apping - W ith 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 T apping Double-Clicking Double-T apping T ouchpad Usage Illustrations
42 4 Using the Notebook PC Caring for the T ouchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for , it can be easily damaged. T ake note of the following precautions. • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. • Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet. • Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons. • Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects. Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. Y ou can move the cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the cursor to the desired location, then release the button. Or , you can simply double-tap on the item and hold while dragging the item with your fingertip. The following 2 examples produce the same results. (hold left button and slide finger on touchpad) (lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding finger on touchpad during second strike) Dragging-Clicking Dragging-T apping NOTE: A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the in- cluded touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tap- ping. NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. T apping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touch- pad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure.
43 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: • PC card • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket The Notebook PC supports PC Cards (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards) to allow expansion like PCI cards on desktop computers. This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to meet a wide range of application needs. The PCMCIA socket can interface with type I or type II PC cards. PC cards are about the size of a few stacked credit cards and have a 68-pin connector at one end. The PC Card standard accommodates a number of function, communication, and data storage expansion options. PC cards come in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II de- coder cards, Smart Cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32-bit CardBus standards. The three different PC Card standards actually have dif ferent thicknesses. T ype I cards are 3.3mm, T ype II cards are 5mm, and T ype III cards are 10.5mm thick. T ype I and T ype II cards can be used in a single socket and T ype III cards take up two sockets. T ype III cards ar e only supported on Notebook PC’ s with two PC card sockets. 32-bit CardBus Support CardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32-bit bus mastering and operate at speeds of up to 33MHz, transferring data in burst modes comparable with PCI’ s 132MB/sec. By comparison, the standard 16-bit PC Card bus can handle only 20MB/sec. Since the Notebook PC is equipped with CardBus broader and faster data pathway , it can handle bandwidth-hungry operations, such as 100Mbps Fast Ethernet, Fast SCSI peripherals, and ISDN-based video conference. The CardBus peripherals sup- port plug and play . The CardBus socket is backward-compatible with 16-bit PC Cards serving at 5 volts operation while CardBus operates at 3.3 volts to reduce power consumption.
44 4 Using the Notebook PC Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) 1. Press in the toggle eject button and release. The recessed spring loaded toggle button will extend when pushed in and released. 2. Press the extended button again to eject the PC Card. Carefully pull the ejected PC card out of the socket. Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) T o remove the PC card, first remove all cables or adapters attached to the PC card, then double-click the PC card icon on the W indows taskbar and stop the PC card you want to remove. 3 4 1 Be sure the PC card is level when inserting. 2 5 3 . Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the PC card. Usually connectors can only be inserted in one orientation. Look for a sticker , icon, or marking on one side of the con- nector representing the top side. 1. If there is a PC Card socket protector, remove it using the “Removing a PC Card” instructions below . 2. Insert the PC card with the connector side first and label side up. Standard PC cards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted.
45 Using the Notebook PC 4 Optical Drive 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 printed side up. Push down on both sides of the disc’ s center until the disc snaps onto the hub. The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted. 4. Slowly push the drive’ s tray back in. The drive will begin reading the table of contents (TOC) on the disc. When the drive stops, the disc is ready to be used. NOTE: It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read. 1 2 3 4 5
46 4 Using the Notebook PC A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD. Using the proper software, a CD-R W drive or DVD CD-R W drive can allow CD-R W discs to be used like a hard drive with writing, deleting, and editing capabilities. V ibration is normal for all high-speed optical drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print. T o 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 W indows™ 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. Y ou can adjust the volume using hotkeys or W indows™ speaker icon on the taskbar . 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. W ARNING! 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. Optical Drive (Cont’) Removing 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. While pressing down on the center hub, gen- tly pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub. 2 3 1
47 Using the Notebook PC 4 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital (SD), Multi-Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Select (MS Select), Memory Stick Duo (with MS adapter), Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick Pro Duo (with MS Pro adapter). Memory Sticks may be standard or with MagicGate technology . The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. IMPORT ANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, for- matting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur . MS (Memory Stick) Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG MS (Memory Stick) Select MS (Memory Stick) Magic Gate (MG) MS (Memory Stick) MS adapter MMC (Multimedia Card) SD (Secure Digital) Supported Memory Types SD/MMC MS/MS Pro (Memory Stic k)
48 4 Using the Notebook PC Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and CD- ROM drives. Enhanced IDE drives provide a reliable, fast, and cost-effective mass storage solution in the PC storage industry . The high speed transfer modes supported are UltraA T A/100 up to 100MB/sec and PIO mode 4 up to 16.6MB/sec. The Notebook PC comes with a removable 2.5” (6.35cm) wide and .374” (.95cm) high UltraA T A/100/66 IDE hard disk drive with current capacities up to 80GB. Current IDE hard drives support S.M.A.R.T . (Self Monitoring and Reporting T echnology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. V isit an authorized service center or retailer for upgrades. IMPORT ANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped.
49 Using the Notebook PC 4 NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. Mo- dem and/or network can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA). Modem and Network Connections The built-in modem and network model comes with both an RJ-1 1 and an RJ-45 port. RJ-1 1 telephone cables have two or four wires and are used to connect telephones to telephone outlets found in the walls of residential homes and some commercial buildings (some commercial buildings may have telephone wir - ing designed for dedicated phone systems that may not be compatible). RJ-45 network cables are found connecting network computers to network hubs or switches usually found in business environments. IMPORT ANT! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not sup- port the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-1 1 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur!
50 4 Using the Notebook PC This is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built-in modem. T elephone W all Jack T elephone cables with RJ-1 1 connectors T elephone connection is optional CAUTION: For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26A WG or higher . (see Glossary for more information) NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection. W ARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-1 1 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur! 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-1 1 connector on both ends. Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket (the ones found in residential buildings). Once the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use.
51 Using the Notebook PC 4 Internal 10/100 Network (Gigabit on selected models) Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note- book PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interface at 100/1000Mbps, it must be connected to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE- T4 hub). For 10Base-T , use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps Full-Duplex is sup- ported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with “duplex” enabled. The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user-intervention is required. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight-through T wisted Pair Ether- net (TPE). The end connectors are called RJ-45 connectors, which are not compatible with RJ-1 1 telephone connectors. If connect- ing two computers together without a hub in between, auto-cross- over is supported on this Notebook PC so a crossover LAN cable is not required. Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ-45 connectors This is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller .
52 4 Using the Notebook PC Power System AC Power System The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together . The AC Adapter ’ s primary function is to provide power to the Notebook PC which also charges the battery pack. When the power adapter is connected to the Notebook PC, it provides power to the Notebook PC and charges the inter - nal battery at the same time as long as it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Battery Power System The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. A fully char ged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the W indows envi- ronment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of char ge percentage left in the battery . Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer . Before using the Notebook PC on battery power for the first time, check the battery icon in the W indows task bar to make sure that the battery is fully char ged. Char ging the battery takes a few hours when the Notebook PC is powered OFF . Charging the Battery Pack Y ou can char ge the battery pack by using the power adapter . When the power adapter is plugged in, the inserted battery pack automatically rechar ges whether your Notebook PC is ON or OFF . It takes a few hours to receive a full charge when the power is OFF but takes twice as long when the Notebook PC is in use. The battery is char ging when the orange LED is solid. When the LED is OFF , the battery pack is char ged. IMPORT ANT! T o protect your Notebook PC from damage, use only the power adapter that came with this Notebook PC because each power adapter has its own power output ratings. NOTE: The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high. BIOS provides a smart battery refreshing function.
53 Using the Notebook PC 4 W ARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is de- pleted. Suspend-to-Disk (STD) is not the same as power OFF . STD requires a small amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery deple- tion or no power supply (e.g. removing both the power adapter and battery pack). NOTE: If you ignore the low battery warning, eventually the Notebook PC enters sus- pend mode (Windows default uses STR). W ARNING! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the power is ON, or if the system has not yet entered into the suspend mode as this may result in the data loss. Move your mouse over the battery icon for remaining power information. Right-click the battery icon for sub-menus. When the AC power is connected, charging status will be shown. Left-click the battery icon for power management settings. Using Battery Power A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power . But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. Checking Battery Power T o check the remaining battery power , move your cursor over the power icon. The power icon is a “battery” when not using AC power and a “plug” when using AC power . Double click on the icon for more information and settings.
54 4 Using the Notebook PC Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower T otal Cost of Ownership (TCO). Y ou can control some of these fea- tures through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system. The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand. These low power modes are referred to as “Stand by” (or Suspend-to-RAM) and “Hibernation” mode or Suspend-to-Disk (STD). The Standby mode is a simple function provided by the operating system. When the Notebook PC is in either one of the power saving modes, the status will be shown by the following: “Stand by”: Power LED Blinks and “Hibernation”: Power LED OFF . Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance The Notebook PC operates in Full Power mode when the power management function is disabled by configuring W indows power management and SpeedStep. When the Notebook PC is operating in Full Power Mode, the Power LED remains ON. If you are conscious of both system performance and power consumption, select “Maximum Performance” instead of disabling all power management features. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) was developed by Intel, Microsoft, and T oshiba especially for W indows and later to control power management and Plug and Play features. ACPI is the new standard in power management for Notebook PCs. NOTE: APM was used in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. Because newer operating systems like Windows XP , Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is no longer fully supported on this Notebook PC. Suspend Mode In “Stand by” (STR) and “Hibernation” (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The suspend mode is the lowest power state of the Notebook PC. The Notebook PC enters s uspend mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the [Fn][F1] keys. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF . Recover from STR by pressing any keyboard button (except Fn). Recover fr om STD by using the power switch (just like powering ON the Notebook PC). Power Savings In addition to reducing the CPU clock, this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in their lower active state. The Notebook PC enters “Stand by” mode (low priority) when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time. The timeout can be set through W indows power management (higher priority). T o resume system operation, press any key .
55 Using the Notebook PC 4 Power State Summary STATE ENTRY EVENT EXIT EVENT “Stand by” • “Stand by” through W indows Start button, • Any device • T imer as set though “Power Management” • Battery low in W indows Control Panel (higher priority) STR (“Stand by”) • Hotkey [Fn][F1] • Signal from modem port (Suspend-to-RAM) -- • Power button • Any key STD (“Hibernate”) • Hotkey [Fn][F1] • Power button (Suspend-to-Disk) -- • Battery Extremely Low Soft OFF • Power button (can be defined as STR or STD) • Power button • “Shut down” through W indows Start button Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’ s thermal state. These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit. • The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. • The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit.
56 4 Using the Notebook PC
57 Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Notebook PC Information
58 A Appendix Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Hub (Optional) Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable. USB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive (Optional) The slim combo drive features FlextraLink™ (anti-coaster technology) and FlextraSpeed™ (recording technology) to help prevent writing unusable discs, minimizes CPU loading to allow operation of other software while writing, and automatically adjust for optimal recording speed versus vibration to reduce rotational noise. • Interface: USB 2.0 • Data buf fer: 2MB (write), 512KB (read) • Disc sizes: 12cm and 8cm • DVD (read): 8X max • CD (read): 24X max • CD-R (write): 24X, 20X, 16X, 8X, 4X • CD-R W (write): 12X, 10X, 8X, 4X, 2X • Dimensions: 16mm x 129mm x 142mm • W eight: 250g Specifications may change without notice.
59 Appendix A Optional Accessories (Cont.) These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB Adapter USB Communication Cable Attaching optional USB communication cables be- tween computers through the USB ports will al- low basic file transfer capabilities between the computers whether they be Notebook PC’ s, Desk- top PC’ s, or a combination of both. USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1.44MB floppy disk and provide stor- age up to several hundred megabytes, higher trans- fer speeds, and greater durability . When used in cur - rent operating systems, no drivers are necessary . The ASUS USB W ireless LAN Adapter (WL- 167g) is thumb-sized and creates a wireless net- work using the IEEE 802.1 1g/b wireless standards and connects to any computer using USB2.0 con- nectivity . 802.1 1g 54Mbps The ASUS WLAN PC Card (WL-107g) is a wireless LAN adapter that fits into a PCMCIA T ype II slot in a Notebook PC and creates a wireless net- work using the IEEE 802.1 1g/b wireless stan- dards.
60 A Appendix W ARNING! T o prevent system failures, use (Safely Remove Hardware) on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive. Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an exter- nal USB mouse will allow W indows navigation to be more comfortable. Both t he external USB key- board and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC’ s built-in keyboard and touchpad. Optional Accessories (Cont.) These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook PC features an optional USB-interface disk drive that accepts a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. The eject button is on the top edge of the floppy disk drive for easy access, unlike desktop PCs with the eject button on the bottom of the floppy disk drive. Floppy access activity can be monitored through the LED on the front of the floppy disk drive.
61 Appendix A Monitor Out Connection Attaching an optional VGA/LCD monitor is just like that of a standard desktop PC (some configu- rations may require additional display driver set- tings. Y ou can view the Notebook PC display panel while simultaneously allowing others to view the external monitor . For large audiences, try you can connect a video projector to this port. Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. External Audio Connections The Notebook PC provides easy access for connecting a stereo headphone or multichannel speaker system, mono microphone, and a stereo audio source just like on many personal audio equipment. Multichannel speaker system
62 A Appendix Optional Connections (Cont.) These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. IEEE1394 Connection 1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. Up to 63 devices such as hard disk drives, scanners, removable drives, and digital cameras/ video cameras with an 1394 port can all be con- nected (more 1394 devices can be connected us- ing a 1394 hub). 1394 is also used in high-end digi- tal equipment and should be marked “DV” for Digital V ideo port. Securing Y our Notebook PC For system and hard disk drive security , see BIOS setup “Security”. A third party lock such as the ones by Kensington ® can be used to secure your Note- book PC physically to an unmovable object. The cable wraps around an object and the “T” shaped end inserts into the Kensington ® lock port as shown in this illustration and a key or combination dial is used to secure the lock in place. Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub.
63 Appendix A DVD-ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles, you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication. Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many , one rule that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content. In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in “Region Definitions” below . Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region (usually coded to the region at which it is sold). While DVD movie content may 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. Region Definitions Region 1 Canada, US, US T erritories Region 2 Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany , Gulf States, Hungary , Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy , Ja- pan, Netherlands, Norway , Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, T urkey , UK, Greece, Former Y ugoslav Republics, Slovakia Region 3 Burma, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, T aiwan, Thailand, V ietnam Region 4 Australia, Caribbean (Except US T erritories), Central America, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, South America Region 5 CIS, India, Pakistan, Rest of Africa, Russia, North Korea Region 6 China NOTE: The region setting may be changed up to five times using the viewer software, then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting. Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty . If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user .
64 A Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JA TE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, T aiwan), 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 dif ferences 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 Of ficial 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 T elephone Net- work). CTR 21 (Common T echnical Regulation) for the attachment requirements for connection to the ana- logue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment sup- porting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, if provided, is by means of dual tone multifrequency signalling. Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor: "This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter -working difficulties" Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user: "This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter-working dif ficulties. The manufacturer shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings. It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network." Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan-European approvals using CTR 21. The results are Europe's first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual Euro- pean country . Non-Voice Equipment Answering machines and loud-speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems, fax machines, auto-dialers and alarm systems. Equipment in which the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded.
65 Appendix A This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied More T esting Austria 1 Ye s N o Belgium Y es No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark 1 Ye s Ye s Finland Y es No France Y es No Germany Y es No Greece Y es No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Y es No Ireland Y es No Italy Still Pending Still Pending Israel No No Lichtenstein Y es No Luxemburg Y es No The Netherlands 1 Ye s Ye s Norway Y es No Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Y es No Switzerland Y es No United Kingdom Y es 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 1 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.
66 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 Diam Area R I@3A/mm2 A WG (mm) (mm2) (ohm/km) (mA) 46 0.04 0.0013 13700 3.8 44 0.05 0.0020 8750 6 42 0.06 0.0028 6070 9 41 0.07 0.0039 4460 12 40 0.08 0.0050 3420 15 39 0.09 0.0064 2700 19 38 0.10 0.0078 2190 24 37 0.1 1 0.0095 1810 28 0.12 0.01 1 1520 33 36 0.13 0.013 1300 40 35 0.14 0.015 1 120 45 0.15 0.018 970 54 34 0.16 0.020 844 60 0.17 0.023 757 68 33 0.18 0.026 676 75 0.19 0.028 605 85 32 0.20 0.031 547 93 30 0.25 0.049 351 147 29 0.30 0.071 243 212 27 0.35 0.096 178 288 26 0.40 0.13 137 378 25 0.45 0.16 108 477 Gauge Diam Area R I@3A/mm2 A WG (mm) (mm2) (ohm/km) (mA) 24 0.50 0.20 87.5 588 0.55 0.24 72.3 715 0.60 0.28 60.7 850 22 0.65 0.33 51.7 1.0 A 0.70 0.39 44.6 1.16 A 0.75 0.44 38.9 1.32 A 20 0.80 0.50 34.1 1.51 A 0.85 0.57 30.2 1.70 A 19 0.90 0.64 26.9 1.91 A 0.95 0.71 24.3 2.12 A 18 1.00 0.78 21.9 2.36 A 1.10 0.95 18.1 2.85 A 1.20 1.1 15.2 3.38 A 16 1.30 1.3 13.0 3.97 A 1.40 1.5 1 1.2 4.60 A 1.50 1.8 9.70 5.30 A 14 1.60 2.0 8.54 6.0 A 1.70 2.3 7.57 6.7 A 13 1.80 2.6 6.76 7.6 A 1.90 2.8 6.05 8.5 A 12 2.00 3.1 5.47 9.4 A
67 Appendix A BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory , disks, and the display adapter . The BIOS instructions are built into the computer’ s read-only memory . BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer . A bit can have one of two values: 0 or 1. Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory . When the manual instructs you to “boot” your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer . “Reboot” means to restart your computer . When using Windows 95 or later , selecting “Restart” from “Start | Shut Down...” will reboot your computer . Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that the CPU be involved in IDE access and waiting for me- chanical events. Bus master IDE transfers data to/from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to support bus master IDE mode. Byte (Binary Term) One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character , punctuation mark, or other symbol. Clock Throttling Chipset function which allows the processor ’ s clock to be stopped and started at a known duty cycle. Clock throttling is used for power savings, thermal management, and reducing processing speed. COM Port COM is a logical device name used by to designate the computer serial ports. Pointing devices, mo- dems, and infrared modules can be connected to COM ports. Each COM port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment. CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called “Processor ,” actually functions as the “brain” of the computer . It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory . Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer ’ s operating system to commu- nicate with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer , or modem. Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system, including pe- ripherals such as printers, modems, and pointing devices.
68 A Appendix DVD is essentially a bigger , faster CD that can hold video as well as audio and computer data. W ith these capacities and access rates, DVD discs can provide you with dramatically-enhanced high-color , full-motion videos, better graphics, sharper pictures, and Dolby ® Digital Surround for a theater -like experience. DVD aims to encompass home entertainment, computers, and business information with a single digital format, eventually replacing audio CD, videotape, laserdisc, CD-ROM, and perhaps even video game cartridges. DVD has widespread support from all major electronics companies, all major computer hardware companies, and most major movie and music studios. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer ’ s operating system to commu- nicate with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer , or modem. Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system, including pe- ripherals such as printers, modems, and pointing devices. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/66 or 100 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer . IEEE1394 Also known as iLINK (Sony) or FireW ire (Apple). IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. The interface IEEE1394 has a band- width of 400-1000 Mbits/sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus. It is very likely that IEEE1394, together with USB, will replace Parallel, IDE, SCSI, and EIDE ports. IEEE1394 is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be marked “DV” for Digital V ideo port. Infrared Port (IrDA) The infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infra- red-equipped devices or computers. This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node. Small offices can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other without a network. Kensington ® Locks Kensington ® locks (or compatible) allow the Notebook PC to be secured usually using a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved.
69 Appendix A Laser Classifications As lasers became more numerous and more widely used, the need to warn users of laser hazards be- came apparent. T o 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 AND CLASS 3A: Class 2 and Class 3A lasers emit visible, continuous-wave (CW) optical radiation levels slightly above the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) level. Al- though these lasers can cause eye damage, their brightness usually causes observers to look away or blink before eye damage occurs. These lasers have strict administrative controls re- quiring placement of signs warning personnel not to stare directly into the beam. Class 3A lasers must not be viewed with optically-aided devices. CLASS 3B: Class 3B lasers, and Class 3A lasers with outputs of 2.5mW , are hazardous to personnel who are within the beam path and look at the beam source directly or by specular reflection. These lasers cannot produce hazardous dif fuse reflections. Personnel working with these lasers should wear appropriate protective eyewear during any operation of the laser . Class 3B lasers have both administrative and physical controls to protect personnel. Physical controls include limited access work areas. Administrative controls include special warning signs posted outside the entrances to the laser work spaces and lights outside the entrances that warn personnel when the lasers are in use. CLASS 4: Class 4 lasers are high-power lasers that will cause damage to unprotected eyes and skin through intra-beam viewing and specular or diffuse reflections. Consequently , no person- nel should be in aroom where a Class 4 laser is operating without proper eye protection. LPT Port (Line Printer Port) Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel ports. Each LPT port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment. PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus) PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers. PC Cards (PCMCIA) PC cards are about the size of a few stacked credit cards and have a 68-pin connector at one end. The PC Card standard accommodates a number of function, communication, and data storage expansion options. PC cards come in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II decoder cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32-bit CardBus standards. The three dif ferent PC Card standards actually have different thick- nesses. T ype I cards are 3.3mm, T ype II cards are 5mm, and T ype III cards are 10.5mm thick. T ype I and T ype II cards can be used in a single socket. T ype III cards take up two sockets and must be used on Notebook PCs with two sockets.
70 A Appendix POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn on the computer , it will first run through the POST , a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory , the motherboard circuitry , the display , the key- board, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. RAM (Random Access Memory) There are several different types of RAM such as DDR (Double Dynamic RAM), DRAM (Dynamic RAM), EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM). ROM (Read Only Memory) ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware) used in certain com- puter components. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be reprogrammed with new programs (or BIOS). Suspend Mode In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys. The timeout setting of both Hard Disk and V ideo can be set by the BIOS Setup. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF . System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the operating system. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight- through T wisted Pair Ethernet (TPE). The end connectors are called RJ-45 connectors, which are not compatible with RJ-1 1 telephone connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover twisted-pair is required. UltraDMA/66 or 100 UltraDMA/66 or 100 are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates. Unlike traditional PIO mode, which only uses the rising edge of IDE command signal to transfer data, UltraDMA/66 or 100 uses both rising edge and falling edge. USB (Universal Serial Bus) A new 4-pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner , printer and modem/ISDN to be automatically configured when they are at- tached physically without having to install drivers or reboot. W ith USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can be eliminated.
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72 A Appendix Notebook PC Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User ’ s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out. Owner ’ s Name: ____________________________ Owner ’ s T elephone: ______________ Manufacturer: _______________ Model: ___________ Serial Number: ______________ Display Size: ____________ R eso lut ion : _____________ Memory Size: ______________ Retailer: _________________ Location: ___________ Purchase Date: ______________ Hard Drive Manufacturer: ____________________________ Capacity: ______________ Optical Drive Manufacturer: _____________________________ T ype: ______________ BIOS V ersion: __________________________________________ Date: ______________ Accessories: _____________________________________________________________ Accessories: _____________________________________________________________ Software Operating System: __________ V ers ion : ___________ Serial Number: ______________ Software: _________________ V ers ion : ___________ Serial Number: ______________ Software: _________________ V ers ion : ___________ Serial Number: ______________ Security Supervisor Name: _______________________ Supervisor Password: ______________ User Name: ___________________________________ User Password: ______________ Network User Name: ______________ Password: _________________ Domain: ______________ User Name: ______________ Password: _________________ Domain: ______________
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