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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2521 / Jun 2006 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 2
Power 24 Using Battery Power 24 Battery Care ...25 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions 29 Colored Hot Keys 29 Microsoft Windows Keys 31 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 3
Notebook PC 35 Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Models with Sonoma chipset 36 Pointing Device ...37 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 Caring for the Touchpad 39 Storage Devices ...40 ExpressCard ...40 Optical Drive ...41 Flash Memory Card Thermal Power Control 49 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 4
Contents 4 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 6
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 or [ ] represents a key on the keyboard; do not actually type the < [ ] > or [ ] and the - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 7
PC 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 qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 8
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 the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 9
the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC PUSH PUSH IMPORTANT! 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 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 10
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 15
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 allow upgrading to faster processors in the future. Some - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 16
separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can read many flash memory cards as specified later in this manual. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 17
hotplugging capabilities like USB. The interface " for Digital Video port. 7 Microphone Input Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 9 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 18
the 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, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 19
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 audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 21
convenient use without additional adapters. IMPORTANT! 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 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 22
2 Knowing the Parts 22 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 24
to support buy travel kits for the Notebook to the Notebook PC. 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. NOTE: This Notebook - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 25
buy extras for storing. WARNING! For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in fire, 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 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 26
the splash screen, standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives. NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PC - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 29
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. Hard drive "Zz" Icon (F4): Places the Notebook PC's hard disk drive in suspend mode to save battery power. Filled Sun Icon - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 31
modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. to disable the BT function. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Wireless LAN screen display (OSD). Instant Fun PLUS Pressing this button will launch a media player application to view DVDs, VCDs, videos - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 32
(e.g. a,b,c). Instant Fun PLUS Indicator Indicates when the Notebook PC is in Instant Fun PLUS 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 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 34
3 Getting Started 34 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 Cursor Movement Vertical the screen with window up or down. Slide - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 38
4 Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor over 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 39
4 Using the Notebook PC Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the 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 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 40
pictures, and other files to various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • ExpressCard • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive ExpressCard One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 42
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 on the DVD audio disc - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 43
in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital (SD), Multi-Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Select (MS - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 44
cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, modem and/or network can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA). 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 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 45
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 Ethernet controller. Network Hub or Switch LAN connector is the larger of - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 46
optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing -Fi Protected Access (WPA) 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 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 47
peripherals, or share Internet or network connections. You may also make use of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse. Pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices You first need to pair your Notebook PC with a Bluetooth-enabled device before you can connect to it. Make sure the Bluetooth-enabled - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 48
PC Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 50
Windows 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 By doing this, RAM does not have - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 51
Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information 51 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 52
: 12cm and 8cm • DVD (read): 8X max • CD (read): 24X max • CD-R (write): 24X, 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 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 55
to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the manual instructs you to "boot" your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer. "Reboot" means to restart your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from "Start | Shut Down..." will - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 56
data stored in memory. Device 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, Ethernet, printer, or modem. DVD DVD is essentially a bigger, faster CD that can hold video as well as audio and computer - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 57
also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. Laser have strict administrative controls requiring placement of cards come in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II decoder cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. The Notebok PC supports - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 58
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 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 59
must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 60
Compliancy The Notebook PC with PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 61
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 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 63
. 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 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 64
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 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 65
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 fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 67
procedures other than those specified in the user's 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 warning label CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - 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 A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 69
A Appendix 69 - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 70
PC Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User's Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out. Owner's Name Owner's Telephone Manufacturer Model Serial Number Display Size - Asus A8J | A8-W9 User''''s Manual for English Edtion(E2521) - Page 71
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