Asus E3179 User Manual

Notebook PC Hardware User’s Manual O N F M /D T V /C A T V O F F E X P R E S S </* 5 )'3 8' E3179 / May 2007
2 Contents Table of Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 6 Notes For This Manual ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Preparing your Notebook PC�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 2. Knowing the Parts T op Side�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 Bottom Side �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 Left Side ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16 Right Side ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 Rear Side������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 19 Front Side ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20 3. Getting Started Power System ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Using AC Power ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Using Battery Power �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23 Battery Care ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23 Powering ON the Notebook PC ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 The Power-On Self T est (POST) �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Checking Battery Power �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25 Charging the Battery Pack ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25 Power Options ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26 Power Management Modes ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Sleep and Hibernate �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Thermal Power Control ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Special Keyboard Functions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28 Colored Hot Keys ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28 Microsoft Windows Keys �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 Keyboard as Cursors ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 Switches and Status Indicators �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 31 Switches��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 31 Status Indicators �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33 T able of Contents <000>
3 Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38 Using the T ouchpad ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38 T ouchpad Usage Illustrations ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 39 Caring for the T ouchpad ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40 Automatic T ouchpad Disabling (Synaptics) ���������������������������������������������������������� 40 Gaming Optical Mouse (on selected models) ������������������������������������������������������ 41 Storage Devices ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 43 Expansion Card ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 43 Optical Drive �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 44 Flash Memory Card Reader �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 46 Hard Disk Drive ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 47 Memory (RAM)����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 48 Connections�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 49 Modem Connection ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 49 Network Connection �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 50 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) ������������������������������������������������� 51 Windows Wireless Network Connection �������������������������������������������������������������� 52 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) ����������������������������������������� 53 T rusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) ���������������������������������������� 54 Antenna Connections (on selected models) �������������������������������������������������������� 55 Media Center Remote Controller (on selected models) ��������������������������������������� 56 Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Operating System and Software Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information T able of Contents (Cont.) <000>
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5 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. <000>
6 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 informa- tion on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User ’ s Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User ’ s Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC’ s components. 3. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC’ s components. 5. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely . These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: NOTE: Tips and information for special situations. TIP: Tips and useful information for completing tasks. IMPORT ANT! Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, com- ponents, or persons. W ARNING! Important information that must be followed for safe operation. T ext enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on the keyboard; do not actually type the < > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. < > [ ] <000>
7 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualied 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. IMPORT ANT! Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before clean- ing. Wipe t he No tebook PC using a clean cellulose spon ge or chamois clot h dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT exp ose to or use near liq uids , rain , or mo istu re. 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. S AF E T E M P : T h i s N ot e b o o k P C should only be used in environments with ambi ent te mpe ratu res b etwe en 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F) Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in re. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery . DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical elds. 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 p a n e l . D o n o t p l a c e t o g e t h e r w i t h small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body in order to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO N OT t h r ow t he N ot e b o o k P C i n m u n i c i p a l w a s t e . C h e c k l o c a l regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any ma- terials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. INPUT RA TING: Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be sure that your power adap ter complies with the rating. <000>
8 1 Introducing the Notebook PC CAUTION! There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyo r belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walki ng 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. Charge Y our 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. T ransportation Precautions T o prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripher - als to pr event damage to the connectors . The hard disk drive’ s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. CAUTION: The Notebook PC’s surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for . Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. Cover Y our Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water , shock, and scratches.
9 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed informa- tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. C on ne ct t he A C Pow er A da pt er IMPORT ANT! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Note- book PC by the display panel! 2 1 3 2 </* 5)'3 8' 3. Open the Display Panel 4. T urn ON the Notebook PC The power switch turns ON and OFF the Noteboo k PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hiber- nation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings.
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1 1 2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. <000>
12 2 Knowing the Parts </* 5)'3 8' 4 7 6 1 1 1 2 5 1 2 3 8 9 1 0 T op Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. NOT E: The keyboard will be different for each territory . 1 <000> Camera (on selected models) The b uil t-in came ra allow s pic ture taki ng or vid eo recor ding . Can b e use d wit h vid eo confe r - enc ing and ot her int erac tiv e ap pli cati ons .
13 Knowing the Parts 2 1 1 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Camera Indicator The camera indicator shows when the built-in camera is in use. The camera may be auto-activated by supported software. Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Display Panel The displ ay pane l func tion s the sam e as a deskt op mon itor . The Noteb ook P C uses an act ive matr ix TF T LCD , which pro vide s exce llen t viewi ng lik e that of des ktop monit ors. Unl ike d esk top mon itor s, the LCD pane l doe s not produ ce any radi atio n or ic keri ng, so it is easi er on the eyes . Use a soft clo th with out chem ica l liqui ds (use plai n water if nece ssa ry) to cle an t he disp lay pan el. Status Indicators (top) Sta tus ind ica tors re pres ent var iou s ha rdw are/ sof twar e c ondi tio ns. See ind ica tor det ails in sec tio n 3. Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Details are described in section 3. T ouchpad and Buttons The to uch pad with its bu tto ns is a p oin ting de vic e t hat pr ovid es the sa me fun cti ons as a des k- top mouse . A softw are -con tro lled scrol ling funct ion is ava ila ble aft er set ting up the incl uded tou chp ad u til ity to allo w e asy W ind ows or web nav iga tion . Status Indicators (front) Sta tus ind ica tors re pres ent var iou s ha rdw are/ sof twar e c ondi tio ns. See ind ica tor det ails in sec tio n 3. <000> Keyboard The keyb oard prov ide s ful l-si zed keys with comf orta ble trav el (dept h at which the keys can b e d epr esse d) and p alm rest for b oth hands . T wo W indow s f unc tion k eys are pro vide d to hel p ea se navi gat ion in the W ind ows ope rat ing sys tem. Multimedia Control Buttons (on selected models) The multimedia control buttons allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. (See section 3 for more information). Direct Messenger Direct console allows user-dened status indications. See indicator details in section 3. Pad-Lock Indicator (between touchpad buttons) Thi s ind icat or will light when the bui lt- in touch pad is UNLO CKE D (en able d). Whe n the built -in tou chp ad i s L OCKE D ( disa ble d), thi s in dic ator wi ll n ot ligh t.
14 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 W ARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High tempera- tures are normal during charging or operation. Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER P ARTS OF THE BODY T O A VOID INJURY FROM THE HEA T . NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. NOTE: The battery pack size will vary depending on model. Wireless LAN (WLAN) Compartment The WLA N com part men t allo ws the inst alla tio n of a wir ele ss net work ing card in orde r to wir ele ssly co nnec t t o ne two rk a cce ss p oin ts o r o ther wi rele ss netw ork ing dev ices . <000>
15 Knowing the Parts 2 2 3 4 8 6 7 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment T he me m or y c o m p ar t m en t p r o v id e s e x p an s i on ca p ab i l it i e s f o r a dd i t io n a l m em o ry . A d d it i o na l m em o r y w il l i n c re a s e a p p l i ca t i on pe r fo r m an c e b y d e c re a s in g h a r d d is k a c c es s . T h e B I O S a u- t om a t ic a l l y d et e c ts th e am o un t of me m or y in th e s y s t em an d c o n  gu r e s a cc o r di n g ly . Th e r e i s n o h a rd w a re o r s of t w ar e (i n c lu d i n g B IO S ) s e t up r eq u i re d af t e r t he m em o r y i s i n st a l l ed . V is i t a n a ut h o ri z e d s er v i ce ce n te r o r r e t a il e r f o r in f o rm a t io n o n m e m o ry u p g r ad e s f o r yo u r N ot e b o ok P C . O n l y pu r c ha s e e x - p an s i on m o du l e s f r om a ut h o ri z e d r e t ai l e rs o f t h i s N o te b o ok P C t o e n s u re m ax i m um c om p a ti b i l it y an d re l i ab i l i ty . Hard Disk Drive Compartment Th e hard disk driv e is se cur ed in a co mpa rtm ent . V isi t an au tho riz ed se rvi ce cent er or re tai le r for inf orm atio n on har d disk driv e upgra des for your Not eboo k PC. Only pur chas e hard disk dri ves fro m a utho riz ed r eta iler s o f th is Note boo k PC to ens ure max imu m co mpa tibi lit y an d r elia bil ity . Battery Pack T h e b at te ry p ac k is au to ma ti ca ll y c h ar g e d wh en th e N ot eb oo k PC i s c on ne ct ed t o an AC p ow er s ou rc e a n d ma in t a i n s po we r t o th e N o t eb oo k P C wh en A C po we r i s no t c o n ne ct e d . T h i s a l l o w s us e w h en mo v i n g t e mp or ar il y be tw e e n lo ca ti on s. Ba tt e r y ti me va ri es by us ag e a nd by th e sp ec i ca ti o n s fo r th is No te bo ok P C . T h e b at te ry p a c k ca nn ot b e d i sa ss em bl ed a n d m us t be p ur c h as ed a s a si n g le u ni t. 10 Battery Lock - Spring T he sp r i ng ba t t er y l o c k i s u s e d t o k e e p t h e b a t te r y p a c k s ec u r ed . W he n t h e b a t t er y p a c k i s i n s e rt e d , i t w il l a ut o m at i c a ll y lo c k . T o re m o ve t he b at t e ry p a ck , th i s s p r in g l oc k mu s t b e he l d i n t he u nl o c ke d po s i ti o n . Battery Lock - Manual The manu al batte ry lock is used to kee p the batt ery pack secu red . Move the manu al lock to the unl ock ed pos itio n to ins ert or r emov e the batte ry pac k. Mov e the manua l l ock to t he loc ked posi - tio n a fter in sert ing the ba tter y p ack. Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case y our o per atin g sys tem c ann ot prope rly turn OFF or resta rt, the shutd own butt on can be pre ssed wi th a st raig hte ned pap er c lip to shu tdow n t he N ote book PC . <000> Name Card Holder The Notebook PC has a name card holder glued to the bottom of the Notebook PC to hold identication information on the user in case the Notebook PC is found by others. TV -T uner Card Compartment The TV -tun er card compa rtm ent allow s the inst all ati on of a TV -T uner car d for vie wing telev isi on pro gra ms o n t his Not eboo k P C. Audio Speaker The bui lt- in stere o speak er syst em allo ws you to hear aud io with out add itio nal att achm ent s. The mu ltim edi a so und sys tem fea tur es a n i nteg rat ed d igi tal aud io c ont roll er that pr oduc es ric h, vib rant so und (r esul ts imp rove d w ith ex tern al ste reo hea dph ones or sp eak ers) . Audio fea tur es a re soft war e co ntr olle d. 9
16 2 Knowing the Parts 1 5 <000> 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models) The U SB (Un ive rsal S eria l Bus ) port i s comp ati ble with USB 2.0 o r USB 1.1 dev ices s uch a s key boa rds, poi ntin g devi ces, camer as, har d disk dri ves, print ers, and scann ers con nect ed in a ser ies up to 1 2Mbi ts/ sec ( USB 1 .1) a nd 48 0Mbi ts/ sec ( USB 2 .0). USB a llow s man y dev ice s to run simul tan eous ly on a singl e comp ute r , with som e per iphe ral s acti ng as ad dit iona l plug -in sites or hub s. USB suppo rts hot- swap pin g of devic es so that most peri pher als can be conn ect ed or disc onn ecte d wit hou t re sta rtin g t he c omp uter . 3 4 2 Modem Port The RJ-11 modem port with two pins is smaller than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable. The internal modem supports up to 56K V .90 transfers. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. IMPORT ANT! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is lar ger than the RJ-1 1 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. Direct Flash Indicator The direct ash indicator blinks when Microsoft DirectX 9/10 (used with most games) is running. Use the provided Direct Console software (see indicators) to enable or disable this function. Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. ON OFF FM/DTV/CATV EXPRESS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 0 1 2 1 Audio/Video (A V/S) Input (on selected models) The aud io vide o input is a way of inpu ttin g audio and vid eo sign als thr ough RCA jack s or S- V ideo (req uir es the RCA adap ter incl ude d wit h sel ect ed mode ls) . This func tio n onl y wor ks wh en pur cha sed wit h th e TV tu ner har dwa re a nd soft war e pa cka ge.
17 Knowing the Parts 2 8 9 IEEE1394 Port (on selected models) 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. 7 6 <000> ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Expres s card slot is availabl e to support one Expres sCard/34 mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) Antenna Input (on selected models) The ante nna inpu t is for TV or FM Rad io (on selec ted mode ls) freq uen cy signa l and al lo ws for use with the pro vid ed dig ita l TV/ FM ante nna or inp ut from sub sc ri pti on tel evi - sio n se rvic es. Th e pr ovid ed a nten na c an re cei ve d igit al TV or F M ra dio . Cab le s ervi ce con nec tion ca n rece ive di git al TV , a nalo g TV , or F M r adi o d epen din g o n paid s ervi ces . Not e: Use the pr ovide d ad apt er for use wit h c oaxi al conn ect ors. Audio Input Jack The stereo input jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect a stereo audio source to the Notebook PC. This feature is used mainly to add audio to multimedia applications. Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. W indows software settings are necessary before use. 10 1 1 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant de - vices for digital audio output. Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi- home entertainment system. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC’ s audio out signal to amplied speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. Combo Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 12
18 2 Knowing the Parts 2 3 4 1 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with dif ferent 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 specica - tions for details on each model. Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray . Y ou can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in W indows “Computer” and selecting Eject . 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive. This indicator will light in proportion to the data size transferred. 7 6 Audio Speaker The bui lt- in stere o speak er syst em allo ws you to hear aud io with out add itio nal att achm ent s. The mu ltim edi a so und sys tem fea tur es a n i nteg rat ed d igi tal aud io c ont roll er that pr oduc es ric h, vib rant so und (r esul ts imp rove d w ith ex tern al ste reo hea dph ones or sp eak ers) . Audio fea tur es a re soft war e co ntr olle d. Direct Flash Indicator The direct ash indicator blinks when Microsoft DirectX 9/10 (used with most games) is running. Use the provided Direct Console software (see indicators) to enable or disable this function. Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 2 4 6 1 3 5 7 Power (DC) Input The s uppl ied po wer ad apt er con vert s AC powe r to DC power fo r use with thi s jack . Powe r sup - pli ed thr ough this jac k suppl ies power to the Noteb ook PC and char ges the inte rnal batte ry pac k. T o preve nt damag e to the Not eboo k PC and bat tery pack , alwa ys use the suppl ied power ada pte r . CAUT ION : MA Y BECOM E W ARM TO HOT WHE N IN USE. BE SURE NOT T O COV ER THE ADAPT ER AND K EEP IT A W A Y FR OM YOU R BO DY .
19 Knowing the Parts 2 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models) (See Left side for description.) 2 3 4 1 Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. HD M I E-S ATA 1 2 3 4 5 6 Kensington ® Lock Port The Ke nsin gto n ® lo ck port al lows th e No teb ook PC to b e s ecur ed usin g K ensi ngt on ® co m- pat ibl e Note boo k PC secur ity p rod ucts . Thes e sec uri ty produ cts usua lly incl ude a m eta l cab le and loc k tha t pre vent the Noteb ook PC to be remo ved from a xed obje ct. Som e m ay a lso inc lud e a mot ion det ecto r t o so und an ala rm w hen mov ed. Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display . HDMI Port HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/ video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player , and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). Supports standard, enhanced, or high-denition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It transmits all A TSC HDTV standar ds and supports 8- channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. HDMI E-SA T A Port (on selected models) Ext erna l SA T A or eSA T A allo ws extern al conne cti on of Seri al-A T A devic es origi nall y des ign ed for use insi de the compu ter . It is up to six time s fas ter than exis tin g USB 2.0, & 13 94 f or ex ter nal s tor age s olu tion s an d is a lso hot p lug gabl e us ing s hie lded cab les a nd con nec tors up to two met ers . E - S A T A 5 6 TV -Out Port The TV -Out por t i s a n S -V ideo con nect or tha t a llow s r out ing the No teb ook PC’ s d ispl ay to a tel evi sion or vide o pro jec tion dev ice. Y ou can choos e betwe en simu ltan eou sly or sin gle disp lay . Use an S-V ideo cabl e (not pro vide d) for hig h quali ty disp lays or use the pro vid ed RCA to S-V ideo adap ter for sta nda rd vide o devic es. This por t suppo rts bot h NTS C a nd P AL for mat s.
20 2 Knowing the Parts 1 2 3 4 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 4 2 3 1 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! Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel. CIR (Consumer Infrared) Port (on selected models) The cons umer infr are d (Ir DA) comm unic ati on port allow s con veni ent wire less cont rol of the pro vid ed mult ime dia softw are in s elec ted mo dels u sing t he prov ide d w ire less r emot e c ont rol in sel ect ed m ode ls. Status Indicators (front) Sta tus ind ica tors re pres ent var iou s ha rdw are/ sof twar e c ondi tio ns. See ind ica tor det ails in sec tio n 3. Multimedia Control Buttons (on selected models) The multimedia control buttons allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. (See section 3 for more information).
21 3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
22 3 Getting Started <000> IMPORT ANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter , seek servic- ing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter . Y ou may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter . NOTE: This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory . If a three-prong plug is provided, you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC. W ARNING! THE POWER ADAPTER MA Y BECOME W ARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT A W A Y FROM YOUR BODY . Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is compris ed 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. Y our N oteb ook P C com es wi th a un iver sal AC-DC adapter . That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V -120V as well as 220V - 24 0V o ut le ts w it ho ut s et ti ng sw i tc he s o r us in g power converters. Different countries may require that a n adap ter b e used to connect the provid ed US-st andar d AC power cord to a diff erent stand ard. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to sup- port dif ferent power cords as well as voltages. It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country . TIP: Y ou can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters for almost every country . 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 rst allows you to test the AC outlet’ s power and the AC-DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC. The power indi - cator on the adapter (if available) will light if the power is within accepted ranges.
23 Getting Started 3 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. IMPORT ANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplie d with this Notebook PC or specically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC. 2 1 3 2 2 2 1 2 3 T o install the battery pack: T o remove the battery pack: W ARNING! For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in re, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery . If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center . Battery Care The Notebook PC’ s battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it can be recharged. The battery pack’ s useful life will depend on your environment temperature, humidity , and how your Notebook PC is used. It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 5˚C and 35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F). 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. Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together . A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer . Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 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.
24 3 Getting Started <000> 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! T o protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turn- ing OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel ashes when the power is turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PC’s test routine and is not a problem with the display . W ARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materi- als that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. 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 conguration, 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. The Power-On Self T est (POST) When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will rst run through a series of software-controlled diagnos - tic 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 conguration, which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system. This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the exist- ing hardware, it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conict by running BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. When the test is nished, 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. Self Monitoring and Reporting T echnology The S.M.A.R.T . (Self Monitor ing and Reporting T echnolog y) 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: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Pr operties > click the T ools tab > click Check Now > click Start . Y ou can also select “Scan ... sectors” for more ef fective scan and repair but the process will run slower .
25 Getting Started 3 NO TE : Y ou wi ll be war ned whe n ba tt er y pow er is low . If yo u co nti nu e to ign or e the lo w bat ter y wa rn in gs, t he N ot eb oo k PC e ven tu al ly e nt er s su spe nd m od e (W ind ow s de fa ult u se s ST R) . W ARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is depleted. Suspend-to-Disk (STD) is not the same as power OFF . STD requires a small amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply (e.g. removing both the power adapter and battery pack). No te : Scr een cap tur es sho wn here are examples only and may not reect what you see in your system. Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the W indows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery . A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power . But the actual gure 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. Left-click the battery icon Cursor over the battery icon without power adapter � Cursor over the battery icon with power adapter � Right-click the battery icon W ARNING! Do not leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will discharge over time. If not using a battery pack, it must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future. NOTE: The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high. Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter . Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the rst time. A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power . It takes a few hours to fully charge the bat- tery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON. The battery status indicator on the Notebook PC turns OFF when the battery pack is char ged.
26 3 Getting Started <000> IMPORT ANT! T o protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. IMPORT ANT! Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data. Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are two additional ways to shutdown your Notebook PC: Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hiberna- tion modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in W indows Control Panel “Power Options.” For other options, such as “Switch User , Restart, Sleep, or Shut Down,” click the arrowhead next to the lock icon. 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 , choose Restart. TIP: Use a straightened paper clip to press the shutdown button. (1 ) H ol d th e po we r bu t to n o ve r 4 se co n ds , or ( 2) P re ss t he s hu td ow n b ut to n o n t he b ot to m�
27 Getting Started 3 Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’ s thermal state. These power control cannot be congured 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 dow n f or c ritical cool ing when tempera ture exceeds th e ma ximum safe upper limit. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the W indows > Control Panel > Power Options . In System Settings , you can dene “Sleep/Hibernate” or “Shut Down” for closi ng the display panel or pressing the power button. “Sleep” and “Hibernate” saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components. When you resume your work, your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as if you never left. “Shut Down” will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved. Hibernate is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this, RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. “Hibernate” saves more power compared to “Sleep”. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will be OFF in this mode.) Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-RAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF . Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option. Y ou can also use the keyboard shortcut [ Fn F1] to activate this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) 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 features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system. The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand.
28 3 Getting Started <000> Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following denes the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’ s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by rst pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. </* 5)'3 8' NO TE: The Hot Key loca ti ons on the fun cti on keys may var y de pen di ng on mo del but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. “Zz” Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save- to-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Filled Sun Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness “e” Ico n (F4) : Press ing thi s butto n will lau nch you r Inter net bro wse r appli cati on whi le W ind ows is runn ing . Env elo pe Ic on (F 3): P ress ing this butt on wi ll la unc h you r Ema il ap pli cati on wh ile W indo ws i s r unni ng. LC D Ic on (F 7) : T og gl es th e di sp lay pan el ON an d OF F . (On c er tai n mo del s; s tr etc hes th e s cr een ar ea to  ll the e nti re di spl ay wh en us ing lo w res ol uti on mo des .) L C D/ Mo ni to r I co ns ( F8 ): T og gl es be tw e e n t he N ot eb oo k PC ’ s LC D di sp la y an d an e x te rn al m o ni to r in t h is se ri e s : No te bo ok PC LC D - > Ex te rn al Mo ni to r -> Bo th . (T hi s f u nc ti on do es no t wo rk in 25 6 Co lo rs , se le ct Hi gh Co lo r in Di sp la y Pr op er ty Se tt in gs .) N O TE : Mu st c o n ne ct a n ex te r n al m on it or “b ef or e ” bo ot in g up . Radio T ower (F2): W ireless Models Only: T oggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display . When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Cr os se d- ou t T ou ch pad (F9 ) : T og gl es the bu il t- in tou ch pad LOC KE D (di sa bl ed ) and UNL OCKE D (enab led ). Lock ing the tou chpa d will pre vent you fro m acc i - de nt al ly mov in g th e cu rs or whi le typ ing and is be st use d wit h an ext er na l po in ti ng dev ice such as a mous e. NOTE : Selec ted mod els hav e an indic ator bet wee n the tou chp ad butto ns will ligh t when the touch pad is UNLOC KED (ena ble d) and not li ght whe n th e t ouch pad is LOC KED (di sabl ed) .
29 Getting Started 3 Colored Hot Keys (cont.) </* 5)'3 8' Scr Lk (Del): T oggles the “Scroll Lock” ON and OFF . Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. 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. Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in W indows OS) Fn C: T og gl es “S pl en di d V ide o In tel li ge nt T ec hn ol - ogy ” fu ncti on O N an d OF F . T his allo ws s wit chin g be tw ee n dif fe ren t disp lay col or en ha nc em en t mod es in orde r to impr ove cont ras t, brigh tne ss, skin tone , and colo r sat ura tion for red, gree n, and blu e i ndep end entl y . Y ou c an s ee the cur rent mo de t hro ugh the on- scr een dis play (O SD). Speaker Down Icon (F1 1): Decreases the speaker volume (only in W indows OS) Speaker Icons (F10): T oggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in W indows OS) Power4Gear eXtreme (Fn Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between various power sav- ing modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode. Y ou can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Fn V : T oggl es “Li fe F ram e” s oft ware ap plic ati on. Fn T : T oggle s “ Powe r F or P hon e” s oft ware ap plic ati on.
30 3 Getting Started <000> NOTE: The red arrows are illustrated here for your reference. They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here. Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special W indows 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 in- dows 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. 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 assignments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the gure. When the numeric keypad is eng age d by pres sin g [ Fn][ Ins /Nu m LK ], the numbe r lock LED ligh ts up. If an external keyboard is connected, pressing the [ Ins/Num LK ] on the exter nal keyboard enables /disabl es the NumLoc k on both key- boards simultaneously . T o disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the [ Fn][ Ins/Num LK] keys on the Notebook PC. Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. With Number Lock OFF , press [ Fn] and one of the cursor keys sh ow n b el ow . F or ex am pl e [ Fn ][ 8] fo r up , [ Fn ][ K] fo r d ow n, [ Fn][ U] for left, and [ Fn][ O] for right. W ith Numb er Loc k ON , use [ Shi ft ] and one of the cur sor keys shown below . For example [ Shift][ 8] for up, [ Shift][ K] for down, [ Shift][ U] for left, and [ Shift][ O] for right.
31 Getting Started 3 Switches Switches and Status Indicators Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in W indows Control Panel “Power Options.” Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control man y asp ect s of the Noteb oo k PC to max imi ze pe rfo rma nce versu s battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode. The selected m ode is sho wn o n t he d isp lay . T ouchpad Lock Key Pressing this button will lock (disable) the built-in touchpad. Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing and is best used with an external mouse (pointing device). T o unlock (enable) the touchpad, simply press this button again. </* 5)'3 8' ASUS Power for Phone Key This key is for use with the ASUS Power for Phone software included with this Notebook PC model. ASUS Power for Phone is a video conferencing application for use with modem or internet connections with support for SKYPE. Splendid Key (on selected models) T og gl es “Sp len di d V id eo In te lli ge nt T ec hn ol ogy ” fu nc ti on ON and O FF . Th is a l lo ws s wi tc hi n g be tw ee n di ff er en t di sp la y co lo r en ha nc e- me nt mod es in or de r to im pr ov e co nt ras t, bri gh tne ss , sk in ton e, an d co lor s atu rat io n f or re d, gr een , a nd bl ue in dep en den tly . Th e s ele ct ed mo de is sh own o n t he di spl ay .
32 3 Getting Started Switches (cont.) Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) </* 5)'3 8' CD Play/Pause During CD stop, begins CD play . During CD play , pauses CD play . CD Stop During CD stop: Ejects the CD tray . During CD play: Stops CD play . CD Skip to Next T rack (Fast Forward) & Audio V olume Up During CD play , this button has two functions: T rack: Push once to skip to the next track during CD playing. Audio: Hold down to increase audio volume. Audio V olume Controls Fn Speaker Icons (F10): T oggles the audio volume ON and OFF Fn Down Speaker Icon (F1 1): Decreases the audio volume Fn Up Speaker Icon (F12): Increases the audio volume The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The fol- lowing denes the meaning of each multimedia control key on the Notebook PC. CD Skip to Previous T rack (Rewind) & Audio V olume Down During CD play , this button has two functions: T rack: The rst push will restart the current track. Second push will skip to the previous track. Audio: Hold down to decrease audio volume. Multimedia Control Keys
33 Getting Started 3 Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery’ s power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC’ s battery is charging when AC power is connected. OFF: The Notebook PC’ s battery is charged or completely drained. Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is not connected. Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Note- book PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Front </* 5)'3 8' Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth. When the built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will light. (W indows software settings are necessary .) Email Indicator Flashes when there is one or more new email(s) in your email program’ s inbox. This func- tion requires software setup and may not be currently congured on your Notebook PC. This function is designed for Microsoft email software only and may not work with email software from other companies. Pad-Lock Indicator (between touchpad buttons) Thi s i ndic ato r w ill lig ht when th e b uilt -in to uchp ad is UNLO CKE D ( enab led ). When the bu ilt- in tou chp ad is LOC KED (dis abl ed), thi s in dica tor will not lig ht. L ock ing the t ouc hpad wil l pr even t you from accid ent ally movi ng th e cur sor wh ile typi ng and is bes t use d wit h an ext ern al po inti ng dev ice suc h a s a mou se. Switches and Status Indicators (cont.)
34 4 Using the Notebook PC <000> Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC’ s built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated. Capital Lock Indicator Indic ates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activate d when lighted . Capit al lock allow s 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). Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light ashes proportional to the access time. Number Lock Indicator Indica tes that number lock [Num Lk] is activa ted when lighte d. Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input. Status Indicators (cont.) T op </* 5)'3 8' Direct Flash Indicator The direct ash indicator blinks when Microsoft DirectX 9/10 (used with most games) is running. Use the provided Direct Console software (see next page) to enable or disable this function. Switches and Status Indicators (cont.)
35 Using the Notebook PC 4 Status Indicators Direct Messenger Display </* 5)'3 8' Direct Messenger Software Direct Messenger provides status for MS Outlook items, phone calls, and battery level. Y ou can use the provided Direct Console software to customize the default display . Direct console can be opened from the taskbar or from Windows | Start Pr ograms | ASUS Utility | ASUS Direct Console . Default display when no status is present� Icon area: more than one may be shown� Message area: scrolls long messages Display when one or more status is present� Enable or disable Direct Messenger Open personal settings Personal setting: Create your own text and icon instead of using the default clock and time� Default: Clock icon and time Personal settings screen - Default setting ASUS Direct Console - Main screen
36 4 Using the Notebook PC NOTE: The default setting or personal settings will only display when all of the alarms have been dismissed. Preview window Click Add after typing a text or selecting an icon� (Y ou can add text or icons repeatedly �) Check T ext to enter text or Icon to select an icon� (Y ou can add text or icons repeatedly �) Click Apply to send your personal text/icon to the Direct Messenger display � Direct Messenger Icons Clock icon - Default mode when no status is present; otherwise your own icon or text� MS Outlook Meeting Alarm - Meeting venue, subject, and time will be scrolled below � Icon will disappear 5 mins after set meeting time� MS Outlook email - Email sender and subject will be scrolled below � Icon will disappear after reading all new emails� MS Messenger Call - Message sender (no message) will be scrolled below � Icon will disappear after replying or closing the last message (older messages may be showing)� Power4Phone Call - Caller ID (if available) will be scrolled below � Notebook PC Battery Low - Battery power remaining from 10% will be scrolled below � Icon will disappear after connecting external power (using the provided power adapter)� Direct Messenger Display (Cont.) Status Indicators Personal settings screen - My personal setting
37 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory card reader Hard disk drive Memory (RAM) Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) T rusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
38 4 Using the Notebook PC <000> IMPORT ANT! Do not use any objects in place of your nger to operate the touch - pa d o r e ls e d a m a ge m a y o cc u r t o t he touchpad’s surface. Pointing Device The Noteb ook PC’ s i ntegr ated touch pad poin ting device is f ully c ompatible with all two/three- but- ton and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pres sure sens itiv e and c ont ains n o mov ing p arts ; the ref ore , me cha nic al f ail ure s ca n be avo ide d. A device driver is still required for working with some application software. Cursor Movement Right Click Left Click Using the T ouchpad Lig ht press ure with t he tip of your nger is all tha t is req uir ed to oper ate t he touch pad . Beca use t he touch - pa d is ele ctr os ta tic sen sit ive, obj ec ts cann ot be us ed in pl ace of you r n ge rs . Th e to uc hp ad ’ s pr im ary fu nc tio n is to mov e the cur sor ar ound or selec t item s disp lay ed on the scre en wit h the use of you r nge rti p inst ead of a sta nda rd de skt op mo use . The foll owi ng illu str ati on s dem ons trat e p rope r u se o f t he t ouc hpad . Moving The Cursor Place your nger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor . Slide nger forward Slide nger left Slide nger backward Slide nger right Pad-lock indicator
39 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 bet ween the cli cks or taps is too long , the opera tio n will not be execu ted . Y ou can set the dou ble- clic k speed using the W indows Control Panel “Mouse.” The following 2 examples produce the same results. Press the left button twice and release. L i g h t l y b u t r a p i d l y s t r i k e t h e touchpad twice. Press the left cursor button and release. L i g h t l y b u t r a p i d l y s t r i k e t h e touchpad. Clicking/T apping - W ith the cursor over an item, press the left button or use your ngertip to touch the touchpad lightly , keeping your nger 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 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 ngertip. The following illustrations produce the same results. Hold left button and slide nger on touchpad. Lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding nger on touchpad during second strike. Dragging- Clicking Dragging- T apping
40 4 Using the Notebook PC <000> 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 touchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. 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 ngers are dirty or wet. • Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons. • Do not scratch the touchpad with your nger nails or any hard objects. Automatic T ouchpad Disabling (Synaptics) W indows can automatically disable the Notebook PC’ s touchpad when an external USB mouse is at- tached. This feature is normally OFF , to turn ON this feature, select the option in W indows Control Panel > Mouse Properties > Device Settings . Select this option to enable this feature� Fi nd Mo us e pr op er ti es i n t he “ Co nt ro l Pa ne l ”� Mo de l s wi th S yn ap ti cs to uc hp ad � Models with ALPS touc hpad do not have this feature. Mo de l s wi th AL PS t ou c hp ad �
41 Using the Notebook PC 4 Gaming Optical Mouse (on selected models) The gaming optical mouse is a standard mouse with some added software features for easier controls when playing games. 2 4 1 3 6 5 Parts of the mouse (top) (1) In-game dpi Increase: Press button to increase dpi of tracking sensitivity . (2) Scrolling and Zooming: Roll wheel up to scroll up; roll wheel down to scroll down. T o zoom, pres s wheel down, and then roll whee l up to zoom in; roll wheel down to zoom out. Press any but- ton to release zoom. (Not all applications support zooming.) (3) In-game dpi Decr ease: Press button to decrease dpi of tracking sensitivity . (4) Ap pl i ca ti o n Sw i tc h Bu t to n: P r es s to s wi t ch between open documents. Parts of the mouse (side) (5) Forward Button (6) Back Button: Use both buttons with your web browser or with other applications. (continued on next page)
42 4 Using the Notebook PC In-play sensitivity switching The mouse has out-of-box access to three levels of tracking sensitivity - 1600dpi, 800dpi, and 400dpi. 800dpi is the default setting. Use the SetPoint software that comes with the mouse (1) and its Advanced Game Settings feature (2) to congure up to ve personalized sensitivity levels between 400dpi and 1600dpi. Sensitivity levels require an ascending order (3). Refer to the software help system (4) to learn how to choose sensitivity levels, and to learn more about the mouse and its software. Gaming Optical Mouse (on selected models) Cont.
43 Using the Notebook PC 4 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other les to various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • Expansion Card • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive Expansion Card One 26 pin Exp ress ca rd slo t is available to support one ExpressCard /34mm o r one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) Inserting an Expansion Card Be sure the ExpressCard is level when inserting� 1. If there is an ExpressCard socket protector , remove it using the “Removing an Express- Card” instructions below . 2. Inse rt the Expr essC ard with the conn ecto r side rst and label side up. Standar d ExpressCa rds will be ush with the Note book PC when fully inserted. 3. C a r e f u l l y c o n n e c t a n y c a b l e s o r a d a p t e r s nee de d by the Exp re ssCa rd . Usua lly conne cto rs can only be inserted in one orientation. Look for a sticker , icon, or marking on one side of the connector representing the top side. Removing an Expansion Card The ExpressCard slot does not have an eject but- ton. Press the ExpressCard inwards and release to eject the ExpressCard. Carefully pull the ejected ExpressCard out of the socket.
44 4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. Whi le the Not ebo ok PC’ s powe r is ON, pres s 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 comp letel y out . Be caref ul not to touc h the CD drive lens and othe r mech ani sms . Make sure th ere ar e no obs truct ions th at may g et 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.
45 Using the Notebook PC 4 Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwa rds at an ang le to rem ove t he di sc f rom the hub. The emer gency eject is locate d in a hole on the op- tical drive and is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. Note: Make sure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same ar ea. Actual location will vary by model� Optical Drive (Cont.) Emergency eject Removing an optical disc 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 . 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. 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.
46 4 Using the Notebook PC <000> IMPOR T ANT! Never remove card s while or immediatel y after reading, copy ing, format - ting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur . Memory Stick Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG (with MS adapater) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Magic Gate (MG) Memory Stick Select SD (Secure Digital) MiniSD (with SD adapter) Memory Stick Micro (with MS adapter) xD Picture Card MMC (Multimedia Card) MMC Plus RS-MMC (Reduced Size) (with MMC adapter) Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many ash memory cards as shown in the example below . The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. IM PO RT AN T! Fla sh mem or y ca rd com pa tib il it y va ri es dep en din g on Not ebo ok PC mod el and ash memory card specications. Flash memory card specications constantly change so compatibility may change without warning. Flash Memory Card Examples W ARNI NG ! T o prev en t data lo ss, use “W in do ws Saf el y Re mov e Har d- ware” on the taskbar before removing the ash memory card. ON OFF FM/DTV/CATV EXPRESS
47 Using the Notebook PC 4 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The har d disk dri ve is secu red in a comp artm ent . V isi t an authorized service center or retailer for informa- tion on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability . 3 Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than oppy disk drive s and optic al drives. The Notebook PC comes with a repla ceable hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T . (Self Monitoring and Reporting T echnology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. 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 vibratio ns or impact. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the rst or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped.
48 4 Using the Notebook PC <000> Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 3 10 The memory compar tment provides expansion ca- pab ili ties for add itio nal memo ry . V isi t an autho rize d ser vic e cent er or re tail er for info rmat ion on memor y up g ra de s f or y o ur N ot e bo o k PC . O nl y pu r ch a se exp ans ion modul es from aut hor ized reta iler s of this Not ebo ok PC to ensur e maxi mum compa tib ilit y and rel iab ilit y . (This is only an example�) (This is only an example�) Memory (RAM) Add itio nal memor y will incre ase appli cat ion perf orma nce by decre asin g har d dis k acc ess. The BIO S auto mat ical ly detec ts the amo unt o f memo ry in the syst em and con gur es CMOS acco rdin gly duri ng the POST (Po wer -On-S elf -T est) proc ess . The re is no h ard ware or so ftw are (in clud ing BI OS) set up requ ire d a fter th e m emor y is ins tall ed. This is only an example�
49 Using the Notebook PC 4 NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, modem and/or network can be installed as an expansion card. 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. Connections Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built-in modem: 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. ON OFF FM/DTV/CATV EXPRESS T elephone Wall Jack T elephone cables with RJ-1 1 connectors T elephone connection is optional T elephone connector is the smaller of the two�
50 4 Using the Notebook PC <000> 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! Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller . Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note- book PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interfa ce at 100/1000Mbp s, it must be connected to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-T4 hub). For 10Base-T , use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps Full-Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with “duplex” enabled. The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user-intervention is required. 1000BASE-T (or Gigabit) is only supported on selected models. T wisted-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 connec tors, which are not compa tible with RJ-1 1 telephon e conne ctors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover LAN cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support auto-crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional.) Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ-45 connectors LAN connector is the larger of the two� ON OFF FM/DTV/CATV EXPRESS
51 Using the Notebook PC 4 These are examples of the Notebook PC connected to a Wireless Network� Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Access Point Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter . Implementing the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LAN (WLAN), the optional built-in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies on 2.4GHz/5GHz frequencies. The optional built-in wire - less LAN is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802.11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you exibility on your existing or future wireless network congurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point. T o provide efcient security to your wireless communication, the optional built-in wireless LAN comes with a 64-bit/128-bit W ired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and W i-Fi Protected Access (WP A) features. Ad-hoc mode The Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required in this wireless environment. (All devices must install optional 802�1 1 wireless LAN adapters�) Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network cre- ated by an Access Point (AP) (sold separately) that provides a central link for wireless clients to commu- nicate with each other or with a wired network. (All devices must install optional 802�1 1 wireless LAN adapters�)
52 4 Using the Notebook PC <000> 2� Pr es s [F N F 2] re pe at ed ly un ti l W ir el es s L AN ON o r W LA N & Bl ue to ot h O N is s ho wn � Windows W ireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 4� Ri gh t cli ck on the ne tw or k ic on an d sel ec t Co nn e ct t o a ne tw or k � 3 � Y ou sh ou ld se e th e “N ot Co nn ec te d” n et wo rk ic on � 5� Se le ct “S ho w Wi re le ss ” if yo u ha ve ma ny ne tw o rk s in y ou r ar ea � 6� S el ec t th e wi re le ss ne tw or k yo u wa nt t o co n- ne ct to � 7� Wh en c on ne ct in g, yo u ma y ha ve to en te r a pa ss w or d� 8� A ft er co nn e ct io n ha s b ee n es ta b li sh ed , “ Co n- ne ct e d” w il l be s ho wn � 2b � Or d ou bl e cl ic k th e Wi re le ss Co ns ol e ic on on t h e ta sk ba r a n d s e l e c t ei th er t h e W i r e l e ss L A N Bl u et oo th o r ju st t h e Bl ue to ot h� 1� Sw itc h ON the W ire le ss fun ct ion if n ece ss ary fo r you r m od el (s ee swi tc hes in S ect io n 3 )�
53 Using the Notebook PC 4 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. Note: If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you need to connect a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth. Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones Y ou can wireless connect to your mobile phone. Depending on your mobile phone’ s capa - bilities, you can transfer phone book data, photos, sound les, etc. or use it as a modem to connect to the Internet. Y ou may also use it for SMS messaging. Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAs Y ou can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange les, share peripherals, or share Internet or network connections. Y ou may also make use of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse. 2b � Or doub le clic k the Wire les s Con sol e ico n on th e ta sk b ar an d se le c t e it he r th e Wi re le ss L AN Bl ue t oo th o r ju st t he Bl ue to ot h� 3 � Se le ct Ad d a Bl ue t oo th De vi ce on th e ta sk ba r me n� 3b � Or La un ch Bl ue to ot h De vi ce s f ro m t he Wi nd ow s Co nt r ol P an el � T urning ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices. See Appendix for complete process. 2 � Pr es s [F N F2 ] re pe at ed ly un ti l W ir el es s LA N ON o r WL AN & B lu et oo th O N i s sh ow n� 1 � Sw it ch O N th e Wi re le ss fu nc ti on if n ec es sa ry f o r yo ur m od el ( se e sw i tc he s in S ec ti on 3 )�
54 4 Using the Notebook PC <000> <000> T rusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) The TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a security hardware device on the system board that will hold computer-generated keys for encryption. It is a hardware-based solution that an help avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data. The TPM provides the abil- ity to the PC or notebook to run applications more secure and to make transactions and communication more trustworthy . The security features provided by the TPM are internally supported by the following cryptographic capa- bilities of each TPM: hashing, random number generation, asymmetric key generation, and asymmetric encryption/decryption. Each individual TPM on each individual computer system has a unique signature initialized during the silicon manufacturing process that further enhances its trust/security effectiveness. Each individual TPM must have an Owner before it is useful as a security device. TPM Applications TPM is useful for any customer that is interested in providing an addition layer of security to the com- puter system. The TPM, when bundled with an optional security software package, can provide overall system s ecuri ty , le pr otect ion cap abili ties and p rotec t a gains t email /priv acy conc erns. TPM hel ps provide security that can be stronger than that contained in the system BIOS, operating system, or any non-TPM application. Im po r ta nt : U s e y ou r T P M a pp li c at io n ’s “ R e s t o r e ” o r “ M i g r a t i o n ” f u n c t i o n t o backup your TPM security data. Note: The TPM is disabled by default. Use BIOS setup to enable it. Enabling TPM Security Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup). On Security page, set TPM Security to [Enabled] Clearing TPM Secured Data Wh e n S u p e r v i so r P a s s w o r d i s i n s t a l le d , T P M Security Clear will appear . Use this item to clear all data secured by TPM. (Y ou have to restart the Notebook PC after setting the password to see the security clear option.) Important: Use should routinely backup your TPM secured data.
55 Using the Notebook PC 4 Antenna Connections (on selected models) This page shows multimedia connections for TV Tuner and/or FM Radio Models. TV and radio features require built-in modules only on selected models. DTV/FM antenna connection Connect the provided digital TV/FM radio antenna to the Notebook PC using the cable adapter . The digital TV/FM radio antenna can only receive digital TV signals or FM radio broadcasted in selected regions. Note: Digital television reception is available on selected models only and will vary by loca- tion depending on distance from transmission towers and obstructions. Antenna placement Horizontal: Can be safely placed on at surfaces such as table tops, cabinets, and shelves. V ertical: Magnets in base allows attachment to metallic surfaces such as partitions or cabinets. Cable connection Connect the coaxial cable from a paid television service, roof-mounted aerial antenna, or indoor “rabbit ears” to the cable adapter . Cable service connection can receive analog TV depending on paid services. The provided adapter is necessary to change the coaxial plug to t the slim Note - book PC. Attach an NTSC to P AL adapter if necessary . IMPORT ANT : The Notebook PC must be used indoors when using the antenna. IMPORT ANT : Cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFP A 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93, Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable – installation should include bonding the screen of the coaxial cable to the earth at the building entrance. Use an NTSC to P AL adapter if necessary �
56 4 Using the Notebook PC Media Center Remote Controller (on selected models) A wireless remote controller is included with TV tuner models to control the Notebook PC’ s multimedia functions (the included software must be installed). The Media Center on-screen menus are designed for remote control interaction, providing users with a convenient and engaging way to access digital media from across the room. A Media Center remote control functions like a remote control for any other consumer electronics device, such as an audio/video receiver or DVD player . A Media Center remote control includes the following features: • Media Center Start button enables quick launch of Media Center • T ransport controls Play , Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward, Skip (moves forward 29 seconds)—allows for recorded and timeshifted TV , DVD content, music, and photo slideshows. • Navigation controls up, down, left, right—let you browse lists and menus. • Shortcut buttons offer one-step access to Media Center experiences. • More Info/Details button displays details about the media currently-playing. • A/V controls include channel up/down, volume up/down, and mute. Note: This remote controller can be store d in the Noteb ook PC’s Ex- pressCard slot when not in use. Starts or stops recording Executes/accepts selection or zooms viewing Increases or decreases audio volume Changes channel up or down Plays/pause audio or video This side inserts rst when storing in the Notebook ExpressCard slot Arrow keys: Scrolls / Changes selected button Goes back to previous item/menu/page DVD menu Replay / Goes to previous Skip/Goes to next Fast forward / Goes to next Rewind Stops playing or recording Mutes audio volume See more options for selected item Starts Windows MediaCenter or return to main menu Notebook PC virtual OFF: Sleep or Hibernate View television program guide
57 Using the Notebook PC 4 Media Center Remote Controller (on selected models) (Full-sized model) Scrolls right Replay / Goes to previous Changes channel up or down Skip/Goes to next Scrolls up Scrolls left Increases or decreases audio volume Starts the DVD player or opens menu in DVD mode Scrolls down Rewind Play Numbers 1 to 0: Numeric entry keys ON/OFF text overlay for supported programs pause when playing Stops playing or recording Mutes audio volume See more options for selected item Starts Windows MediaCenter or return to MediaCenter main menu Notebook PC virtual OFF: Sleep or Hibernate mode depending on settings Starts TV viewing Blue button Y ellow button Green button Red button Clear keyed data Executes / accepts selection View recorded television programs View television program guide Fast forward / Goes to next Executes/accepts selection or zooms viewing Goes back to previous item/menu/page Starts or stops recording
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Appendix Optional Accessories & Connections Operating System and Software System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
A Appendix Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Flash Memory Disk A USB ash memo ry dis k is an opti ona l item that can repla ce the 1.4 4MB oppy dis k and pro vid e stor age up to sev era l hund red me gab ytes , high er tra nsf er spe eds , and great er durab ilit y. When used in curr ent opera tin g syst ems, no dri vers are nec ess ary. 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. V ehicle Power Adapter The vehicle power adapter provides a source of power for using the Notebook PC and/or charging the Notebook PC’ s battery pack while in transit when no AC power is available. This product is an essential tool for today’ s mobile profes- sional. Y our purchase will enhance the power , performance, and versatility of your portable computer while traveling on the road or on the sea. The V ehicle Power Adapter can be used in vehicles or boats using a standard cigarette lighter socket. The V ehicle Power Adapter accepts input ranges from 10.8VDC (V olts - Direct Current) to 16VDC and provides 19VDC up to 120W (W atts). USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB-interface oppy disk drive can accept a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch oppy diskette. W AR NIN G! T o p rev ent sy stem fa ilu res , u se Wind ows “S afel y Remove Hardware” on the taskba r before disconnectin g the USB oppy disk drive. Eject the oppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock.
Appendix A Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow W indows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB key bo ard an d mo use wi ll w ork si mul ta neo usl y w ith the Notebook PC’ s built-in keyboard and touchpad. Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub.
A Appendix R E S E T OFF ON 4� P re pa re t he B lu et oo th mo us e� • In s ta ll t wo “ AA ” ba tt er i es � • T ur n ON th e p ow er sw i tc h on th e bo tt om of th e mo us e � Th e bo tt o m se ns or s ho ul d gl ow re d� • Pu sh th e “R ES ET” but ton on th e bo tt om of th e Bl ue t oo th m ou se � Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional) This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices in W indows operating system. 3 � Se le ct Ad d a Bl u et oo th De vi ce on th e t as kb ar m en u� 3 c� If la un ch e d fr om th e Co nt ro l Pa ne l, c li ck A dd f ro m th is s c re en � 3b � Or L au nc h Bl ue to ot h D ev ic es fr om th e Wi nd o ws C on tr ol P an el � 2b � Or doub le clic k the Wire les s Con sol e ico n on th e ta sk b ar an d se le c t e it he r th e Wi re le ss L AN Bl ue t oo th o r ju st t he Bl ue to ot h� 2 � Pr es s [F N F2 ] re pe at ed ly un ti l W ir el es s LA N ON or W L AN & B lu et oo th O N i s sh ow n� 1 � Sw it ch O N th e Wi re le ss fu nc ti on if n ec es sa ry f o r yo ur m od el ( se e sw i tc he s in S ec ti on 3 )�
Appendix A No te: “ RES ET” m ay be ne ces sa ry aft er ch an gin g b at ter ies . Rep ea t s tep s if nec es sar y . 5� Cl ic k N ex t wh e n t he Bl ue to ot h m ou se is r e ad y � 6� A li st of ne ar by Bl ue to ot h d ev ic es wi ll be s ho w n� S el ec t th e Bl ue to ot h mo us e an d c li ck N ex t � 7 � Se le ct “D on ’t us e a pa ss ke y” an d c l ic k N ex t � 9 � Cl ic k Fi ni sh w he n ad di n g is c om pl et e� 10 � Y ou w il l se e yo ur d ev ic e in th e wi nd ow � Y ou ca n al so a dd or r em ov e Bl ue to ot h de vi c es h er e� 8� W a i t wh i l e t h e B lu et oo th mo us e is be in g ad de d �
A Appendix Support Software This Notebo ok PC comes with a support disc that provide s BIOS, driver s and applica tions to enable hardware features, extend functionality , help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replace- ment of the support disc is necessary , contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre-installed. The support disc does not include the operating system itself. The support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-congured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory . The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC’ s operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order . Contact your retailer if you require such a solution. Note: Some of the Notebook PC’s components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed Micr o- soft Windows operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the territory . The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed.
Appendix A System BIOS Settings Boot Device 2� Select each item and press [ Enter] to select a device� 1� On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority . Security Setting 1� On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. 2� T ype in a password and press [ Enter]� 3� Re-type the password and press [ Enter]� 4� Password is then set� 1� Leave the password eld blank and press [ Enter]� T o clear the password: 2� Password is then cleared�
A Appendix Password Check Select whether to ask for a password during bootup (Always) or only when entering the BIOS setup utility (Setup)� Select the level of access to allow the “User Password” to have in the BIOS setup utility � User Access Level Save Changes If you want to keep your conguration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility � If you want to restore default settings, choose Load Manufacture Defaults � Y ou must then save changes to keep the manufacture default settings� System BIOS Settings (cont.)
Appendix A Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs. 1. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Unknown Reason - System Unstable Cannot wake up from the hibernation. 1. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If not the case, try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. If problem still persists, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. (NOTE: Y ou must backup all your data to another location before r ecovering.) 4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is disabled. A. Reinstall the “A TK0100” driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - Built-in Camera The built-in camera does not work correctly . 1. Check “Device Manager” to see if there are any problems. 2. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem. 3. If the problem is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Register the Notebook PC for a one-year-warranty using the following website: http://member .asus.com/login.aspx?SLanguage=en-us 2. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the Notebook PC with the AC adaptor to prevent damage caused by the accidental power loss. The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to prevent over-char ging so it will not damage the battery pack if it is left in the Notebook PC. 3. Store the battery pack in a dry location with temperatures between 10℃ and 30℃ if you will not be using it for a long time. It is strongly recommended that you charge the battery pack every three months.
A Appendix Hardware Problem - Power ON/OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC. Diagnostics: 1. Power On by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Able to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5. Power ON by Adapter only? (Y = 6, N = A) 6. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 7, N = A) 7. Able to load the OS? (Y = D, N = A) Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might be in the MB, HDD, or NB; visit a local service center for assistance. B. Pr ob lem ca use d b y th e o pe rat ing sy ste m, try re sto ri ng y ou r sy st em u si ng t he rec ov ery pa rti ti on o r di sc. ( IMP OR T AN T : Y ou mus t b ac kup al l you r da ta to an ot her l oc ati on be for e r ec ove ri ng. ) C. Adapter problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. D. Battery problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair . Mechanical Problem - F AN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Make sure that the F AN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air ow from the main air vent. 2. If you have many applications running (see taskbar), close them to decrease system load. 3. The problem may also be caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them. 4. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. (IMPOR T ANT : Y ou must backup all your data to another location befor e recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet rewall to protect yourself from viruses.) Service - Specication, function, price How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wir eless card? A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager . Y ou will see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the “Network Adapter” item. Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.)
Appendix A Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, ther e will be an “Open policy le error” message. A. Reinstall the latest version “Power4 Gear” utility to solve your problem. It is available on the ASUS website. Unknown Reason - Blue screen with white text A blue screen with white text appears after system bootup. 1. Remove additional memory . If additional memory was installed after purchase, power OFF , remove the additional memory , and power ON to see if the problem is due to incompatible memory . 2. Un-install software applications. If you have installed software applications recently , they may not be compatible with your system. T ry to un-install them in W indows Safe Mode. 3. Check your system for viruses. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version with WINFLASH in Wi ndows or AFLASH in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS les can be downloaded from the ASUS website. (W ARNING: Make sure your Notebook PC does not loose power during the BIOS ashing process.) 5. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system. (IMPOR T ANT : Y ou must backup all your data to another location befor e recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet rewall to protect yourself from viruses.) (NOTE: Make sure that you install the “Intel INF Update” and “A TKACPI” drivers rst so that hardware devices can be recognized.) 6. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.)
A Appendix Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC’ s exact model and download the latest BIOS le for your model from the ASUS website. 2. Use the “WINFLASH” utility to update your BIOS. The utility can be found in your Driver & Utility CD that came with your Notebook PC. 3. Extract the BIOS le to a temporary location (such as the root in C:\) 4. Click Start | All Programs | ASUS Utility | WINFLASH | WINFLASH a. Select the new BIOS image le. b. Conrm the selected BIOS information. Check the model, version, and data. c. Click Flash to initialize the BIOS updating procedure. d. Click Exit when procedure completes. e. Reboot the system. Assuming that you have successfully ashed the BIOS le, press [ F2] to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot-up. f. After entering BIOS setup page, go to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults. Then select Save and Exit and reboot the system again. g. The BIOS ash procedure is now complete. Y ou can also use the “Easy Flash” function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility � Follow the instructions shown� Y ou must “Load Manufacture Defaults” after updating (ashing) the BIOS.
Appendix A Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Symantec’s Norton Internet Security (NIS) 1. Sometimes NIS will show an alert to stop a T rojan virus fr om a local IP address. This problem can be solved by making sure the virus denition le is the latest one and regularly updating the virus denition le. 2. Reinstalling fails at the “Information W izard” after uninstalling Norton Antivirus. Make sure NIS has been uninstalled from your computer , reboot your system, install NIS again, use “Live Update” and update the virus denition le. 3. Norton accidently blocks desired web pages or reduces download speeds. Change the security conguration to a lower level. NIS scans virus while downloading data so net - work speed will be decreased. 4. Cannot login to MSN or Y ahoo messenger services. Make sure NIS has been updated and also update the Windows system by using “W indows Update”. If the problem still exist, try: 1. Open NIS 200x by clicking on the NIS icon in your system tray . 2. Open “Norton AntiV irus” in “Options” menu. 3. Click on “Instant Messenger” uncheck “MSN/Windo ws Messenger” from “Which Instant mes - sengers to protect.” 5. NIS is damaged and need reinstalling. NIS is located in the provided disc in the “ NIS200x ” folder (x is the version number). 6. The “Start rewall when system is booted” option is selected but it takes about one minute to startup the rewall every time I enter W indows. W indows is not responsive during this time. If NIS rewall reduces your system speed to an intolerable level, deselect that option. 7. Much of my system speed has been reduced by NIS. NIS will reduce your system speed (both booting and running performance) if you are using NIS’ s full protection functions, NIS scans and tracks all data in the background. Y ou can speed up your system by stopping NIS’ s auto scan functions in system bootup. Y ou can then scan virus manually when your computer is not in use. 8. Cannot uninstall NIS. Go to Con tr ol Pan el | Add or Rem ove Pr ogram s . Look for “Nor ton Int erne t Secu rity 200x (Sy mant ec Corporation)”. Click Change/Remove and choose Remove All to uninstall NIS.
A Appendix 1 1. Insufcient privilege message. Many settings, including disabling or uninstalling NIS, require you to be logged into W indows with Administrator privileges. Log Off and switch to a user account with Administrator privileges. Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) 9. Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing “Norton Internet Security” or “Norton Personal Firewall”. How to stop Windows Fir ewall: 1. Click Start and then Control Panel. 2. Y ou will have one of two control panels. Click on the Security Center icon. 3. Click on the Windows Fir ewall icon beneath the status updates. 4. Click Off and then click OK. 10. Why is the “Privacy Control” icon showing ‘x’? T urn off Privacy Contr ol from “Status & Settings”.
Appendix A Windows V ista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory . The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC’ s software to its original working state, provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order . Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data les (such as Outlook PST les) to oppy disks or to a network drive and make note of any customized conguration settings (such as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a space reserved on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory . IMPORT ANT : Do not delete the partition named “RE- COVER Y”. The Recovery Partition is created at the fac- tory and cannot be restored by the user if deleted. T ake you r No teb ook PC to an auth or ize d ASU S se rvi ce cente r if you have problems with the recovery process. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press [ F9] during bootup (requires a Recovery Partition) 2. Press [ Enter] to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. Read the “ASUS Preload W izard” screen and click Next. 4. Select a partition option and click Next. Partition options: Recover Windows to rst partition only . Th is op tio n wil l de le te on ly the r st p art iti on, al lo wi ng yo u to ke ep ot he r par ti tio ns , an d cr ea te a new sy st em pa rt it ion as dr iv e “ C”. Recover Windows to entir e HD. Th is op tio n w il l d el ete al l par tit io ns fr om you r har d d is k d ri ve and c rea te a new s yst em pa rti ti on as dr ive “C ”. Recover Windows to entir e HD with 2 partition. Th is op tio n w il l d el ete al l par tit io ns fr om you r har d d ri ve an d c rea te tw o n ew pa rt iti ons “ C” (6 0%) an d “D” (4 0% ). 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. NOTE: Please visit www .asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
A Appendix Windows V ista Software Recovery (Cont.) Using DVD (on selected models) The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory . The Recovery DVD provides a comprehen sive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC’ s software to its original working state, provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order . Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your data les (such as Outlook PST les) to oppy disks or to a network drive and make note of any customized conguration settings (such as network settings). Using the Recovery DVD: DVD: : 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (Notebook PC needs to be powered ON). 2. Restart the Notebook PC and press <Esc> on bootup and select the optical drive (may be labeled as “CD/DVD”) using the down cursor and press <Enter> to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select a partition option and click Next. Partition options: Recover Windows to rst partition only . Th is op tio n wil l de le te on ly the r st p art iti on, al lo wi ng yo u to ke ep ot he r par ti tio ns , an d cr ea te a new sy st em pa rt it ion as dr iv e “ C”. Recover Windows to entir e HD. Th is op tio n w il l d el ete al l par tit io ns fr om you r har d d is k d ri ve and c rea te a new s yst em pa rti ti on as dr ive “C ”. Recover Windows to entir e HD with 2 partition. Th is op tio n w il l d el ete al l par tit io ns fr om you r har d d ri ve an d c rea te tw o n ew pa rt iti ons “ C” (6 0%) an d “D” (4 0% ). 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. W ARNING: Do not remove the Recovery CD (unless instructed to do so) during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. NOTE: Please visit www .asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
Appendix A Glossary ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. A WG (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 @ 3 A / m m 2 A WG (mm) (mm2) ( o hm / k m) (mA) 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 @ 3 A / m m 2 A WG (mm) (mm2) ( o hm / k m) (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 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 congured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS le 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 W indows 95 or later , selecting “Restart” from “Start | Shut Down...” will reboot your computer . Byte (Binary T erm) 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.
A Appendix 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 devi ce driver is a special set of instructi ons that allows the compute r ’ s opera ting system to communic ate with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer , or modem. DVD DVD is essentially a bigger , faster CD that can hold video as well as audio and computer data. With these capacities and access rates, DVD discs can provide you with dramatically-enhanced high-color, full-motion videos, better graphics, sharper pictures, and digital audio for a theater-like experience. DVD aims to encomp ass home entertai nment, computers , and business informatio n with a single digital format, eventually replacing audio CD, videotape, laserdisc, CD-ROM, and video game cartridges. ExpressCard ExpressCard slot is 26 pins and support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system, including pe- ripherals such as printers, modems, and pointing devices. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/66 or 100 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer . IEEE1394 (1394) Also known as iLINK (Sony) or FireW ire (Apple). 1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. The popular 1394a interface has a bandwidth of 400Mbits/sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus. The newer 1394b interface can support twice the speed and will appear in future models when peripherals support higher speeds. 1394 is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be marked “DV” for Digital V ideo port. Infrared Port (IrDA) (on selected models) The infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infra - red-equipped devices or computers up to 4Mbits/sec. This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. Small ofces can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send les to each other without a network. Glossary (Cont.)
Appendix A Glossary (Cont.) 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 xed object. Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. Laser Classications As la ser s beca me mo re num ero us and more widel y use d, the need to warn user s of las er ha zard s bec ame app are nt. T o me et th is n eed, las er cl ass ica tio ns we re e stab lis hed. Cur rent cla ssi cat ion l eve ls va ry f rom opt ica lly saf e, r equ irin g n o co ntr ols (Cl ass 1) to v ery haz ard ous, re quir ing str ict con tro ls ( Cla ss 4 ). CL ASS 1: A Class 1 laser or laser system emits levels of optical energy that are eye-saf e and consequent ly 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 & CLASS 3A: Class 2 and Class 3A lasers emit visible, continuous-wave (CW) optical ra- diation levels slightly above the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) level. Although these lasers can cause eye damage, their brightness usually causes observers to look away or blink before eye damage occurs. These lasers have strict administrative controls requiring placement of signs warning personnel not to stare directly into the beam. Class 3A lasers must not be viewed with optically-aided devices. CLASS 3B: Class 3B lasers, and Class 3A lasers with outputs of 2.5mW , are hazardous to personnel who are within the beam path and look at the beam source directly or by specular reection. These lasers cannot produce hazardous diffuse reections. Personnel working with these lasers should wear appropriate protective eye wear during any operation of the laser . Class 3B lasers have both admin- istrative and physical controls to protect personnel. Physical controls include limited access work areas. Administrative controls include special warning signs posted outside the entrances to the laser work spaces and lights outside the entrances that warn personnel when the lasers are in use. CLASS 4: Class 4 lasers are high-power lasers that will cause damage to unprotected eyes and skin through intra-beam viewing and specular or diffuse reections. Consequently , no personnel should be in a room where a Class 4 laser is operating without proper eye protection. PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus) PCI bus is a specication that denes a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard widely used by ex - pansion card manufacturers. POST (Power On Self T est) When you turn on the computer , it will rst run through the POST , a series of software-controlled diag - nostic tests. The POST checks system memory , the motherboard circuitry , the display , the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices.
A Appendix Glossary (Cont.) RAM (Random Access Memory) RAM (usually just called memory) is the place in a computer where the operating system, applica- tion programs, and data in current use are temporarily kept so that they can be quickly reached by the computer ’ s processor instead of having to read from and write to slower storage such as the hard disk or optical disc. 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 specied amount of time or manually using the function keys. The time-out 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 sy ste m di sk cont ain s th e c ore le of an oper ati ng s yst em a nd is u sed to boo t up th e op era ting sy stem . TPM (T rusted Platform Module) (on selected models) The TPM is a security hardware device on the system board that will hold computer-generated keys for encryption. It is a hardware-based solution that can help avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data. The TPM provides the ability to the PC or Notebook PC to run applications more secure and to make transactions and communication more trustworthy . T wisted-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-11 telephone connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover twisted-pair is required. UltraDMA/66 or 100 UltraDMA/66 or 100 are new specications to improve IDE transfer rates. Unlike traditional PIO mode, which only uses the rising edge of IDE command signal to transfer data, UltraDMA/66 or 100 uses both rising edge and falling edge. USB (Universal Serial Bus) A 4-pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner , printer and modem/ISDN to be automatically congured when they are attached physi - cally without having to install drivers or reboot. W ith USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can be eliminated.
Appendix A Declarations and Safety Statements DVD-ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles , you must install your own DVD viewer softwa re. Optional DVD viewer software may be purcha sed with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. Regional Playback Information Pl ayb ac k of DV D m ov ie ti tl es i nv ol ves de co din g M PE G2 v id eo , di gi ta l AC 3 a ud io an d d ec ryp ti on o f C SS pr ote ct ed con ten t. CS S (so met im es cal led co py gu ar d) is the na me gi ve n to the co nt ent pr ot ec tio n sch eme ad opt ed by th e mot io n p ict ur e i ndu st ry to sa tis fy a nee d to pr ote ct ag ain st un law fu l c ont en t d up lic ati on . Al tho ug h t he de si gn ru les im po sed o n C SS li ce nso rs ar e man y, on e rul e tha t is mo st re lev an t i s pla yb ack r e- st ric ti ons on re gio nal ize d con ten t. In ord er to fa ci li ta te geo gra ph ica lly st ag ge red mo vie re lea ses , DVD v id eo ti tle s a re r ele as ed f or spe ci c g eog rap hi c re gi ons as d e ned in “ Re gio n D en iti on s” b elo w. Cop yr igh t la ws re qui re t ha t al l DVD m ov ie s be li mit ed t o a pa rti cul ar r eg io n (u su all y co de d to th e reg ion a t whi ch it is so ld ). Wh ile DV D mo vie co nt en t m ay be r el ea sed fo r mu lti pl e reg ion s, CS S de si gn ru le s re qui re th at a ny sys tem ca pab le of pl ay ing C SS enc ry pte d c on ten t mus t o nl y b e c ap abl e of pla yi ng one r egi on . Region Denitions Region 1 Canada, US, US T erritories Region 2 Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany , Gulf States, Hungary , Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy , Japan, Netherlands, Norway , Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzer- land, Syria, 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, Pacic 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 ve 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 .
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 98/48 2/EC f or pan -Eur opean s ingl e term inal c onne ction t o the pu blic s witc hed te leph one net work (PSTN). However due to dif ferences between the individual PSTNs provided in dif ferent 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 rst instance. Overview On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Ofcial 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 Network). CTR 21 (Common T echnical Regulation) for the attachment requirements for connection to the analogue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justied 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 Notied Body and the vendor: “This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notied networks with which the equipment may have inter-working difculties” 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 notied networks with which the equipment may have inter-working difculties. 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 Notied Body of CETECOM issued several pan-European approvals using CTR 21. The results are Europe’ s rst modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual European country . Non-V oice Equipment Answering machines and loud-speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems, fax machines, auto-dialers and alarm systems. Equipment in which the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded.
Appendix A Internal Modem Compliancy (Cont.) This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard . Country Applied Mor e T esting Austria 1 Y es No Belgium Y es No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark 1 Y es Y es 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 Y es Y es 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 superuous). In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities.
A Appendix 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 • Thi s de vic e mu st ac ce pt any int erf er en ce rece iv ed , inc lu di ng inte rf er enc e th at ma y ca use und es ir ed ope rat ion. Thi s eq uipm ent has b een test ed a nd fo und to co mpl y wit h th e lim its for a cla ss B d igi tal d evi ce, p urs uant to Par t 15 of the Fe dera l C ommu nic atio ns Comm iss ion (FC C) r ule s. T hes e li mit s ar e d esig ned to pro vide rea son able prot ecti on ag ains t har mful inte rfer enc e in a re side nti al ins tal lati on. This equip men t gene rat es, us es , an d ca n ra di at e ra dio fr equ enc y en erg y and , if not ins ta ll ed and use d in acc or da nc e wi th the ins tr uc ti ons , may cau se har mful inter fere nce to rad io com muni cat ions . Howe ver, there is no gua ran tee tha t inte rfer enc e wil l not occu r in a parti cula r inst alla tio n. If this equip ment does cau se harm ful int erf eren ce to radi o or tel evi sion rece pti on, whic h can be deter mine d by turn ing the equi pmen t off and on, the user is encou rage d to try to cor rect th e in ter fere nce by one or mor e of th e fo llo wing me asur es: • 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 modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. (R ep ri nt ed fr om th e C od e of Fe de ra l Re gu la ti on s # 47 , pa rt 15 .1 93 , 19 93 . Wa sh i ng to n DC : Of  ce o f th e Fe de ra l Re gis te r, Nat io nal A rch ive s and Re co rds A dmi nis tr ati on, U .S. G ove rnm en t P rin ti ng Of ce .) CE Mark W arning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Appendix A R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufcient for the R&TTE (Radio & T elecommunications T erminal Equipment) directive: • Essential requirements as in [Article 3] • Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a] • T esting for electric safety according to [EN 60950] • Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in [Article 3.1b] • T esting for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301] • T esting according to [489-17] • Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to INDOOR USE due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel of the Mobile Satellite Systems. High power radars are allocated as primary user of the 5.25 to 5.35GHz and 5.65 to 5.85GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and / or damage this device. IMPORT ANT : This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter . FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. T o maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruc- tions in the user ’ s manual. This equipment is for operation within 5.15 GHz and 5.25GHz frequency ranges and is restricted to indoor environments only . FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party re - sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. “The manufacturer declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 1 1 in the 2.4GHz frequency by specied rmware controlled in the USA.”
A Appendix France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz N O TE : Ch an ne l s 1 0 th ro ug h 1 3 i nc lu si ve o p e ra te i n th e b a nd 2 44 6. 6 MH z t o 2 48 3. 5 MH z. There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on the private property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense, with maxi - mum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446.5–2483.5 MHz band. Use outdoors on public property is not permitted. In the departments listed below , for the entire 2.4 GHz band: • Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW • Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the use of the 2400–2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors: 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariège 1 1 Aude 12 A veyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 I nd re e t Lo ir e 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 Py ré n ée s At la nt iq ue 66 Pyrénées 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Sa ôn e e t Lo ir e 75 Paris 82 T arn et Garonne 84 V aucluse 88 V osges 89 Y onne 90 T e rr it oi re d e Be lf or t 94 V al de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with AR T for the latest information (www .art-telecom.fr) NOTE: Y our WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW , but more than 10mW . Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH1 1 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13
Appendix A UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFP A 70). When using the Notebook PC modem, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, 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 (non-rechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batter- ies for use as power sources in products. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy , or a lithium ion, and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a re, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to re or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to per- sons due to re or explosion. Use only UL certied power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. 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 .
A Appendix Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) (Japanese) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used bat - teries according to the manufacturer ’ s instructions. (English) A T TE NZ IO NE ! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sosti- tuire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambiente. (Italian) VORSICHT! Explosionsgetahr bei 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! Explo sio nsfa ra vi d fela kti gt bat teri byt e. Anv änd samma batte rit yp ell er en ekv iva lent typ som r eko mmen der as av app ara ttil lve rkar en. Kass era anvä nt b atte ri e nli gt fab rik ante ns inst ruk tion . ( Swed ish ) V AROITUS! Pa ri sto voi rä jä ht ää , jos se on vi rh ee ll ise sti ase nne ttu . Va ihd a par is to ai no- a st aa n la it ev al m is ta ja n so us it te le ma an ty yp pi in . Hä vi tä kä yt e tt y p ar is to va lm is ta ga n o hj ei de n mu kai se sti . ( Fi nni sh ) A TTENTION! Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la bat- terie. 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) A DV A R SE L ! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvar ende type anbefa lt a v a pparatfab rikanten. Br ukte batterie r k asseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner . (Norwegian)
Appendix A Service warning label W ARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specied 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. CDRH Regulations The Cente r for Devi ces and Radio log ical Healt h (CDR H) of the U.S . Food and Drug Adm inis tra tio n imple - men ted re gula tio ns for laser pr odu cts on Augus t 2 , 1 976 . T hese r egul ati ons app ly to las er pro duct s manu - fac tur ed f rom Aug ust 1, 197 6. C omp lian ce is m and ator y f or p rod ucts ma rket ed in t he Unit ed Stat es. W ARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specied herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazard - ous radiation exposure. Macrovision Corporation Product Notice Thi s prod uct incor pora tes cop yri ght prote ctio n tech nolo gy tha t is prot ecte d by meth od clai ms of cer tain U.S .A. pat ents and oth er inte lle ctua l prop ert y right s owne d by Macr ovi sion Corpo rat ion an d other right s own ers . U se of this cop yri ght prote ctio n tech nol ogy must be a utho riz ed by Macro visi on Cor por atio n, and is inten ded for home and other limi ted view ing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation . Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . Laser classications can be found in the glossary at the end of this user ’ s manual.
A Appendix CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish
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