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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2378 / Mar 2006 - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 2
24 Powering 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 - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 3
4. Using the Notebook PC 35 Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Models with Napa 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 Reader 43 - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 4
Contents 4 - Asus A8JS | 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - 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 in < > or [ ] represents a key on the keyboard; do not actually type the < [ ] > - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 7
life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified . Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 8
that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices. Most airlines will allow electronic use only between - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 10
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10 - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 - Asus A8JS | 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 13
for both hands. Two Windows™ function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows™ operating system. 6 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 14
normal during charging or operation. Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 17
for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 8 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices Combo for digital audio output. Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 18
Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of 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 hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 20
routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. You can choose between simultaneouly or single display. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for high quality displays or use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for standard video devices. This port supports both NTSC - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 22
2 Knowing the Parts 22 - Asus A8JS | 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 24
PC or use the Notebook PC's adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek 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 - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 26
). The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system. This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If the - Asus A8JS | 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 28
box 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 - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 30
Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop. The other key, that looks like a Windows the [Fn][Ins/Num LK] keys on the Notebook PC. Keyboard as Cursors The - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 31
independently. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). InstantON Key When the Notebook PC is Off: Pressing this button will launch a multimedia player application (without entering Windows) to view DVDs, VCDs, videos, photos, or television programs; or listen to music CDs - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 32
PUSH Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The InstantON mode: InstantON Indicator Indicates when the Notebook PC is in InstantON mode. Windows Operating System: Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock - Asus A8JS | 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 34
3 Getting Started 34 - Asus A8JS | 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 36
Software This Notebook PC comes with a 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 CD is necessary - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 37
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 displayed on the screen with the use - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 38
4 Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor and the system launches the corresponding program. If the 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 - Asus A8JS | 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 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 40
, 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 socket is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion - Asus A8JS | 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 - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 42
involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the 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 - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 43
be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can read flash memory cards as shown below. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 44
: 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 the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-11 - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 45
modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network 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 - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 46
-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) features. Ad-hoc mode The Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 47
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 device is turned ON and ready to accept a pair. Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth or - Asus A8JS | 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 A8JS | 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - 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 A8JS | 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 52
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 item that can replace the 1.44MB floppy - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 53
Notebook PC. Wireless LAN Card The ASUS WLAN PC Card (WL-107g) is a wireless LAN adapter that fits into a PCMCIA Type II slot in a Notebook the floppy disk drive. WARNING! To prevent system failures, use (Safely Remove Hardware) on will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both - Asus A8JS | 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 55
to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer. A bit can have one of two values: 0 or 1. Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the manual instructs you to "boot" your - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 56
Unit) The CPU, sometimes called "Processor," actually functions as the "brain" of the computer. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer's operating system to communicate - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 57
a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. controls. An example of this class of laser system is the checkout scanning device 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 58
(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 keys. The - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 59
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 to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 60
Compliancy The Notebook PC network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in and alarm systems. Equipment in which the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations - Asus A8JS | 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 62
found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 63
Systems. High power radars are allocated as primary user of the 5.25 to 5.35GHz and 5.65 to 5.85GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and / or damage this device. This device of this wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 64
authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446.5-2483.5 MHz Indre 45 Loiret 50 Manche 59 Nord 60 Oise 64 Pyrénées Atlantique 66 Pyrénées 70 Haute Saô you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 65
accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). When using the Notebook PC modem, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to - Asus A8JS | 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - 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 A8JS | 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 A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 69
A Appendix 69 - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 70
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 Memory Size Retailer Location - Asus A8JS | A8 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 71
listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS' suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its suppliers
Notebook PC
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E2378 /
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2006