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- Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 1
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E1830 / Nov 2004 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 2
. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 3
Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 4
Safety Statements Safety Statements The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 5
all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Close the display - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 6
Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 6 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 7
or explosion. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. Notebook PC Optical Drive Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT). Laser - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 8
23 Rear Side ...24 3. Getting Started 25 Using the Battery Pack 26 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 26 Charging the Battery Pack 27 Battery Care ...27 Operating Systems 27 Support Software 27 Power Connection ...28 Powering ON The Notebook PC 29 The Power-On Self Test (POST 29 Power - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 9
...47 Flash Memory Card Reader 49 Hard Disk Drive 50 Modem and Network Connections 50 Network Connection (100/10 Base 52 Modem Connection 53 AC Power System ...54 Battery Power System 54 Charging the Battery Pack 54 Using Battery Power 55 Power Management Modes 56 Full Power Mode & Maximum - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 10
61 Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB 61 USB Floppy Disk Drive 62 USB Keyboard and Mouse 62 Optional Connections 63 Monitor Out Connection 63 External Audio Connections 63 Printer Connection 64 Securing Your Notebook PC 64 IEEE1394 Connection 64 DVD-ROM Drive Information 65 Internal Modem - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 11
1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Preparing your Notebook PC 11 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 12
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 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 13
Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 2 1 3 2 1 3. Open the Display Panel 1 2 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 14
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 14 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 15
2. Knowing the Parts Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Left Side Front Side Rear Side 15 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 16
Panel Power Switch / Instant Keys Keyboard Touchpad Touchpad Buttons CD Control Buttons Status Indicators (see section 3) Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use. To open the display - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 17
Notebook PC. Instant Launch Keys Instant launch keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Details provided later in this manual A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 18
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise. CPU Compartment Hard Disk Drive Compartment Mini-PCI and Memory Compartment Battery Lock 2 (Air Vents) (Air Vents) Name Card Holder Shutdown Button - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 19
BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Hard Disk Drive - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 20
PCMCIA 2.1 compliant PC Card socket is available to support one type I/II PC card. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. This allows accommodation of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters. SIR Port (Standard Infrared) The standard - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 21
(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. TV video devices. This port support NTSC or PAL formats. LAN Port (100/10) The RJ-45 LAN port supports an RJ-45 Ethernet cable. The internal LAN supports - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 22
PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. Electronic Eject - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 23
Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Latch Audio Speaker CD Player Control Buttons Status Indicators Audio Speaker Audio Speakers The built-in speaker allows you to hear audio without additional attachments - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 24
external hard drives, removable drives, or scanners. Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 25
3. Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Power Management Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook PC Using the Keyboard Buttons and Status Indicators 25 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 26
lock to the unlock position. 2. Slide the sping lock to unlock and hold. 3. Remove the battery pack. 1 1 3 2 2 3 IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 27
manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support CD is necessary, contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support CD contains all drivers, utilities and software - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 28
universal outlets to support different power cords problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter. 3 2 1 NOTE: This Notebook - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 29
and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any hard disk drive icon in "My Computer - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 30
control panel. The following shows the power options properties in Windows. You can define "Stand By" or "Shut down" for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode. "Stand by" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook status on the hard disk drive. By doing - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 31
system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually: Click the Start button and select Shut Down | and choose Restart. In case the operating system hangs (stops, freezes, crashes), try a "warm boot - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 32
be powered OFF by using Start | Shut Down... | Turn off (or Shut down). For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you must power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds (as opposed to 1 second to power ON) after closing applications and exiting - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 33
Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN ON and OFF. When enabled, the wireless LAN LED will light. Windows software settings are - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 34
menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows™ object. Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the keys on the Notebook PC. NOTE: The large bold characters and symbols are printed here for - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 35
3 Getting Started 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 and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example [Fn][8] - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 36
modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time during various events. When you application while Windows is running. Internet Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running. - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 37
3 Getting Started Status Indicators (above keyboard) Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light flashes proportional to the access time. Number Lock Indicates that number lock [Num Lk] is activated when lighted. - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 38
only and may not work with email software from other companies. Wireless LAN Indicator On selected models This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN. When the internal wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary to use the - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 39
function that allows you to listen to audio CDs even while the Notebook PC is not turned ON. The following defines the meaning of each CD control button and indicator on the front of the Notebook PC. CD Power Switch While the Notebook PC is OFF: Turns ON or OFF the CD player. CD - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 40
3 Getting Started 40 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 41
4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Optical Drive Flash Memory Card Reader Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Communication Power System AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes 41 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 42
PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC's integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 43
Touchpad Usage Illustrations 4 Using the Notebook PC Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor over an long, the operation will not be executed. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." The following 2 examples produce the same results. Double-Clicking (press the left - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 44
Using the Notebook PC Dragging included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects. NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 45
documents, pictures, and other files to various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • PC card • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket The Notebook PC supports PC Cards (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards) to allow - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 46
PC Card" instructions below. 2. Insert the PC card with the connector side first and label side up. Standard PC cards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully to the PC card, then double-click the PC card icon on the Windows taskbar and stop the PC card you want to remove. 1. Press in the - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 47
4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC's power is ON, press the drive's eject button and the tray will eject out partially. 2. Gently pull on the drive's front panel and slide the tray completely out. Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 48
the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hard disk drives; except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD. Using the proper software, a CD-RW drive or DVD+CD-RW drive can allow CD-RW discs to be used like a hard drive - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 49
also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. Supported Memory Types MS adapter MS (Memory Stick) Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG MS (Memory Stick) Magic Gate (MG) MS (Memory Stick) Select MS (Memory Stick) MMC (Multimedia Card) SD (Secure Digital - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 50
IDE hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for upgrades. IMPORTANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Handle the Notebook PC - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 51
the Notebook PC NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. Modem and/or network can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA IMPORTANT! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-11 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 52
end to an analog telephone wall socket (the ones found in residential buildings). Once the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use. NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection. WARNING - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 53
together without a hub in between, auto-crossover is supported on this Notebook PC so a crossover LAN cable is not required. This is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ-45 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 54
the BIOS setup. The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge percentage left in the battery. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 55
4 Using the Notebook PC Using Battery Power A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 56
in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. Because newer operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is no longer fully supported on this Notebook PC. Suspend Mode In "Stand by" (STR) and "Hibernation" (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 57
• Power button • Any key • Power button • Battery Extremely Low Soft OFF • Power button (can be defined as STR or STD) • Power button • "Shut down" through Windows Start button Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. These power - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 58
4 Using the Notebook PC 58 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 59
Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Notebook PC Information 59 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 60
items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Hub (Optional drive features FlextraLink™ (anti-coaster technology) and FlextraSpeed™ (recording technology) to help prevent writing unusable discs, minimizes CPU Dimensions: 16mm x 129mm x 142mm • Weight: 250g Specifications may change without notice. 60 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 61
. The USB version is single band (IEEE 802.11b) but supports any computer (Notebook or Desktop) with a USB port. Wireless LAN (Cardbus Card) USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1.44MB floppy disk and provide storage up to several hundred megabytes - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 62
optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook PC features an optional USB-interface disk drive that accepts a standard 1. will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 63
VGA/LCD monitor is just like that of a standard desktop PC (some configurations may require additional display driver settings. You can view the Notebook , try you can connect a video projector to this port. A Appendix External Audio Connections The Notebook PC provides easy access for connecting - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 64
end digital equipment and should be marked "DV" for Digital Video port. Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub. Securing Your Notebook PC For system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS setup "Security". A third party lock such as the ones - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 65
Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 66
Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. The internal point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier supporting the voice telephony justified case service controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 67
National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superfluous). In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 68
A Appendix Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AWG (American Wire Gauge) Gauge AWG 46 44 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 69
in IDE access and waiting for mechanical events. Bus master IDE transfers data to/from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to support bus master IDE mode. Byte (Binary Term) One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 70
, CD-ROM, and perhaps even video game cartridges. DVD has widespread support from all major electronics companies, all major computer hardware companies, and most major movie and music studios. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer's operating system - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 71
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. memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II decoder cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. The Notebook PC supports - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 72
CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys. The timeout setting of both Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS Setup - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 73
A Appendix 73 - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 74
your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User's Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out. Owner's Name Owner's Telephone Manufacturer Model Retailer Telephone Display Size: _________ Purchase Date: _________ Serial Number Hard Disk Drive - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 75
, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless - Asus A3N | A3N/G User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 76
7698 ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Company Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 Web Site Address: usa.asus.com General Email: [email protected] Technical Support General Support: +1-502-995-0883 Support Email: [email protected] Notebook (Tel
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E1830 / Nov 2004
Notebook PC
Hardware User’s Manual