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    Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2643 / Sep 2006
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    1. Introducing the Notebook PC 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Rebooting 26 Powering OFF ...26 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 26 Keyboard as Cursors 26 Special Keyboard Functions 26 Microsoft Windows Keys 26 Colored Hot Keys
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    Notebook PC 33 Operating System ...34 Support Software 34 Pointing Device ...34 Using the Touchpad 35 Caring for the Touchpad 37 Storage Devices ...38 ExpressCard ...38 Inserting an ExpressCard 38 Removing an ExpressCard 38 Optical Drive ...38 Flash Memory Card Reader 40 Hard Disk Drive 41
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    Contents 4
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    1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5
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    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 > Text enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on the keyboard; do not actually type the [ ] < > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. 6
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    Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with small
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    Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. Cover Your Notebook PC CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is easily dulled if not properly
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    PREY. NEXT STOP PLAY/PAUSE WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the
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    1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10
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    2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11
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    taking or video recording. Can be used with voice conferencing and other interactive applications. 2 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel. WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the
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    Windows XP, this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. 7 Keyboard The keyboard the provided wireless remote control in MUTE RECORD FULL SCREEN JUMP selected models. 11 Status Indicators Status indicator
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    Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to faster processors in the future. Some models feature a ULV design for compactness and may not be upgraded. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on upgrades. WARNING! End-user removal of the CPU or
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    upgrades are to be done by authorized service Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual and by the specifications for this Notebook Memory Slot The memory compartment contains an expansion slot for additional memory. Memory installation or upgrades
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    scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices
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    When enabled, the wireless LAN LED will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN -in memory card reader that can read many flash memory cards as specified later in this manual. 12 printing to printers. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can have wireless
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    support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 5 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies
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    display. 4 Ports (depending on model): No port, Parallel port, DVI-D port Parallel Port The 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports scanners. DVI-D Display (DVI-D) Output The Digital Video Interface port is designed to maximize video graphics output to flat panel LCD monitors or other
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    side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 1 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel. WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges the provided wireless remote control in MUTE RECORD FULL SCREEN JUMP selected models. 20
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    3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Instant Keys and Status Indicators 21
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    Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages and the AC-DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter.
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    can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased 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
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    is not a problem with the display. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled the existing hardware, it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. In most cases the
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    work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. To check the remaining battery eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Note: Screen captures shown here are examples the battery voltage is too high. BIOS provides a smart battery refreshing function.
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    to allow restart. To restart the system manually, click Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart. (Screens are different depending on security settings.) Powering OFF In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by clicking Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then
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    a small cursor, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These dual-purpose keys are
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    and OFF. This also stretches your screen area (on certain models) to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes. F8 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function
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    ASUS Power for Phone is a video conferencing application for use with modem or internet connections with support for SKYPE. Splendid Key Toggles "Splendid" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between different display the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Pad-Lock Key Pressing
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    flashes proportional to the access time. Number Lock Indicates that number lock [Num Lk] is activated when lighted. Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input. Capital Lock Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Capital
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    ON and blink when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. This LED is OFF when the Notebook PC is 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
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    3 Getting Started Multimedia Control Buttons (on selected models) The multimedia control buttons allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The following defines the meaning of each multimedia control button on the Notebook PC. PREV NEXT STOP PLAY/PAUSE PREV NEXT STOP
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    4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System Pointing Device Storage Devices ExpressCard Optical Drive Hard Disk Drive Connections Modem Connection Network Connection IR Wireless Communication Bluetooth Wireless Connection Wireless LAN Connection Power Management Modes Multimedia Connections Audio/
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    support CD that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support The recovery CD provides a comprehensive recovery
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    , mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead right side to scroll a window up or down. Slide finger forward Slide finger left Slide
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    interval between the clicks or taps is too 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 button twice and release) 36 Double-Tapping (lightly
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    Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the cursor over the item you select, the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and
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    Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive ExpressCard One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or ExpressCard socket protector, remove it using the "Removing an ExpressCard" instructions below. 2. Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side first and
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    Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 4 Using the Notebook PC 2 1 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
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    of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC the DVD-ROM drive can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending on the DVD
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    (.95cm) high hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT
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    an upgrade. 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! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support
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    to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASET4 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
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    . • Avoid direct sunlight, flashing incandescent light, florescent light, and other infrared devices such as remote controls close to the infrared port. Enabling Infrared Windows infrared connection is called "Wireless Link" and should be enabled by default. Look for the icon in the Control Panel
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    You may also make use of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse. Pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices You enabled device is turned ON and ready to accept a pair. Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon
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    the BIOS (or Suspend-to-RAM) and "Hibernation" 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 of time or manually using the pressing any keyboard button (except including the LCD backlight in
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    earlier IEEE 802.11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters
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    STATE ENTRY EVENT EXIT EVENT "Stand by" • "Stand by" through Windows Start button, • Timer as set though "Power Management" in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Any device • Battery low STR ("Stand by") (Suspend-to-RAM) STD ("Hibernate") (Suspend-to-Disk) • Hotkey [Fn][F1] -- • Hotkey
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    Windows control panel. The following shows the power options properties in Windows. You can define "Stand By" or "Shut down" for closing the display 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
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    models. Note: If your Notebook PC has a TV tuner, install the ASUS Mobile Theater software in order to use the TV function. Audio/Video Connections ears" to the cable adapter. Cable service connection can receive analog TV depending on paid services. The provided adapter is necessary to change
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    included software must be installed). Opens/Closes Mobile Theater SW in Windows Opens/Closes Instant Fun SW when NB is OFF Opens TV Changes channel up or down Starts or stops recording Changes between full screen or windowed display Numbers 1 to 0: Numeric entry keys Jumps between two channels in
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    1 to 0: Numeric entry keys Arrow keys: Changes selected button Executes selection and zooms viewing Mutes audio Goto Mobile Theater home page Changes to full screen or windowed display Changes arrow keys to # keys in TV mode This side inserts first when storing in the Notebook ExpressCard slot 52
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    volume View recorded television programs View television program guide Notebook PC virtual OFF: Standby or Hibernate Scrolls right Executes / accepts selection Scrolls down Starts Windows MediaCenter or return to MediaCenter main menu Changes channel supported programs. Blue button Yellow button 53
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    4 Using the Notebook PC Audio/Video Remote Controller (on selected models) Cont. The version on the previous page requires an infrared receiver as shown below. Plug the infrared receiver into the Notebook PC's USB port. The infrared remote controller must be pointed at this receiver, not the
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    Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information 55
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    , 20X, 16X, 8X, 4X • CD-RW (write): 12X, 10X, 8X, 4X, 2X • Dimensions: 16mm x 129mm x 142mm • Weight: 250g • (Specifications may change without notice.) 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
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    PC to prevent damage from shock. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the
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    A Appendix Optional Connections (Cont.) These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub. 58
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    data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer's read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new
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    mark, or other symbol. Clock Throttling Chipset function which allows the processor's clock to in memory. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that newer 1394b interface can support twice the speed and will appear in future models when peripherals support higher speeds. It
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    , no personnel should be in a room where a Class 4 laser is operating without proper eye protection. PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus) PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers. 61
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    run through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. RAM (Random Access Memory) There are several different types of RAM such as DDR (Double Dynamic
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    is playback restrictions on regionalized content. In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" below. Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region
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    point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier Technical Regulation) for the attachment requirements for connection to the analogue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service
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    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 (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional
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    . 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
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    . FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement Installation and use of this wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the documentation provided with the product. Use only with the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could
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    A Appendix Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America Japan Europe ETSI 2.412-2.462 GHz 2.412-2.484 GHz 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Ch01 through Ch14 Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The
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    of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical energy , as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion.
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    replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale
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    manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider. Service herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Macrovision
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    A Appendix CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 72
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    A Appendix 73
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    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 Serial Number Display Size Resolution Memory Size Retailer Location Purchase Date Hard Drive
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E2643 /
Sep
2006
Notebook PC
Hardware User’s Manual