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- Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 1
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2378 / Mar 2006 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 2
ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions 29 Colored Hot Keys 29 Microsoft Windows Keys 31 Keyboard as a Numeric - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 3
Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC 35 Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Models with Napa chipset 36 Hard Disk Drive 43 Connections ...44 Modem Connection 44 Network Connection 45 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 46 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 47 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 4
Contents 4 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 5
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 6
the Notebook PC. User's Manual 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 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 7
the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to battery. INPUT RATING: Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 8
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 cared for. Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC. You can purchase an optional carrying - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 9
the Notebook PC 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 1 2 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 10
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 12
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 9 4 5 8 6 7 12 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 13
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. 4 Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Details are described in section 3. 5 Keyboard The - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 14
Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 6 K 5 1 4 2 3 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 15
use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 5 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 16
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. 3 Optical Drive Electronic - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 17
speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hotplugging capabilities like USB. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100400 Mbits/sec and can stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 18
Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras phones and even wireless printing to printers. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can have wireless connection to a network - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 19
2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 1 1 Audio Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 20
ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 2 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 21
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. 8 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 22
2 Knowing the Parts 22 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 23
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 Switches and Status Indicators 23 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 24
universal outlets to support different power cords problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC. 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. NOTE: This Notebook PC - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 25
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 occur to the Notebook PC. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 26
such as the BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives. NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 27
Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). Note: Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system. Right-click the battery icon for submenus. Left-click the battery icon for power management settings. WARNING! Suspend-to-RAM - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 28
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 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 29
keys on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The colored Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-toDisk Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Hard drive "Zz" Icon (F4): Places the Notebook PC's hard disk drive in suspend mode to save battery - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 30
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 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 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 31
The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. When you are using an AC power adapter, BT function. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Wireless LAN Key This button is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN (WLAN). - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 32
a,b,c). InstantON mode: InstantON Indicator Indicates when the Notebook PC is in InstantON mode. Windows Operating System: Number Lock Indicator 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 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 33
power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 34
3 Getting Started 34 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 35
4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System Pointing Device Storage Devices PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Optical Drive Hard Disk Drive Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection Bluetooth Wireless Connection Power Management Modes 35 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 36
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 CD is necessary, contact your dealer for web sites to download individual - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 37
driver is still required for working with some application software. IMPORTANT! Do not use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad's surface. 4 Using the Notebook PC side to scroll a window up or down. Slide finger forward Slide finger left - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 38
4 Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor over an 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 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 39
4 Using the Notebook PC Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on after setting up 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 tapping. Caring for - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 40
faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card socket. (Not compatible with instructions below. 2. Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side first and label side up. Standard ExpressCards will be flush with the Notebook PC - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 41
Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 4 Using the Notebook PC 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 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 42
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 Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 43
digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has 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 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 44
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 A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 45
connectors. 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.) Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 46
interfacing of wireless LAN standards. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad- optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) Notebook PC Desktop PC PDA Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 47
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 PC keyboard or mouse. Pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices You first need to pair your Notebook PC £w£fi Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 48
98. Because newer operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is no longer fully supported on this Notebook PC. Suspend Mode In "Stand by" (STR) and "Hibernation" (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 49
Summary 4 Using the Notebook PC 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 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 50
Windows. You can define "Stand By" or "Shut down" for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode. "Stand by" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC drive. By doing this, RAM does not have to be periodically -up components like LAN needs to remain powered - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 51
Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information 51 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 52
in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary. USB Communication Cable Attaching optional USB communication cables between computers through the USB ports will allow basic file transfer capabilities between the computers whether they be Notebook PC's, Desktop PC's, or a combination of both - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 53
. Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 54
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. 54 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 55
the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the manual instructs you to "boot" your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer. "Reboot" means to restart your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from "Start | Shut Down..." will reboot - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 56
Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer's operating system to communicate with devices such as VGA, audio simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. The popular 1394a interface has a PCs and even send files to each other without a network. 56 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 57
a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers. PC Cards (PCMCIA) PC cards even wireless modem or LAN cards. The Notebok PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32bit CardBus standards. The three different PC Card standards actually have - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 58
programs (or BIOS). Suspend Mode In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 59
viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio released for specific geographic regions as - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 60
Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 61
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 A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 62
. 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 A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 63
limit the exposure time. 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 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 64
Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) NOTE: Your WLAN Card transmits less than - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 65
energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 66
Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 67
this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this user's manual. WARNING than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Macrovision Corporation Product Notice - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 68
A Appendix CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 68 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 69
A Appendix 69 - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 70
This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User's Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out. Owner's Name Owner's Telephone Manufacturer Model Serial Number Display Size Resolution - Asus A8Fm | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 71
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