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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E4790/ July 2009 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 2
This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 7 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Parts Top Side 12 Bottom Side 15 Left Side 17 Right Side 18 Rear Side 20 Front Side 20 3. Getting Started Power System 22 Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 23 Battery Care - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 3
models 49 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-6 Common Problems and Solutions A-9 Windows Vista Software Recovery A-14 Glossary A-16 Declarations and Safety Statements A-20 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 4
Contents - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 5
Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 6
User's Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that represents a key on the keyboard; do not actually type the [ ] < > or [ ] - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 7
instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. IMPORTANT! Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery part of between 10°C ( Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 8
been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed that it is in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. CAUTION! The Notebook PC's surface aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use. Airplane - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 9
Introducing 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 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 2 2 1 3 110V-220V 3. Open the Display - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 10
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 12
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. The keyboard differs for each territory. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 13
Parts 1 Camera (on selected models) The built-in camera User's Manual for details. This key functions as the instant key for Power4Gear Hyrid when in Windows power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 14
2 Knowing the Parts 8 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 after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. 9 Status - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 15
2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. The battery pack size varies depending on model. 1 2 3 4 5 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 16
PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 17
ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 4 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 18
to many flash memory cards as mentioned later in this manual. 2 SIM Card Compartment (on selected models) The SIM card compartment allows insertion of a mobile SIM card for 3G functions. This compartment does not support hotplugging. 3 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 19
2 Knowing the Parts 5 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 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 UL30VT | User Manual - Page 20
the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 1 Battery Pack The battery pack 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 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 21
Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Photos - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 22
1 3 110V-220V outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages. It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about -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-DC - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 23
is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. To install the battery pack: To remove the battery pack: 3 1 2 1 2 3 IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 24
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 UL30VT | User Manual - Page 25
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. 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 display - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 26
power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system. Right-click the battery icon You will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 27
PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." For other options, such as "Switch User, Restart, Sleep, or Shut Down," click the arrowhead next to the lock icon. Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 28
. "Shut Down" will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved. Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-RAM (STR user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 29
indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Sun Down Icon work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Crossed-out Touchpad (F9): Toggles the built-in touchpad - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 30
Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Windows the on-screen display (OSD battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 31
3 Getting Started Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The following defines the meaning of each multimedia control key on the Notebook PC. Some control key functions may defer depending on Notebook - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 32
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 menu with a small pointer, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 33
to the Express Gate User's Manual for details. The battery mode. The selected mode is shown on the display. Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 34
the keyboard letters RAM (Sleep) mode. battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 95% and 100% (with AC power). Orange ON: Battery power is between 11% and 94% (with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 10 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 35
Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light flashes proportional to the access time. Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT) and built-in wireless LAN. This - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 36
3 Getting Started 36 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 37
card reader Hard disk drive Memory (RAM) Connections Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 38
The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with of your fingers. The touchpad's primary function is to move the pointer around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 39
the left pointer button and release. Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad. Double-clicking/Double-tapping - These actions allows you to launch not be executed. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." The following two examples produce the same results. - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 40
input Two-finger scrolling - Use two fingertips to slide up/down/left/right on the touchpad to scroll a window up/down/left/right. If your display window includes several sub-windows, move the pointer on that pane before scrolling. Scrolling vertically Scrolling horizontally Three-finger tapping - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 41
too hard. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC's touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached. This feature is normally OFF, to turn ON - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 42
adapater) IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur. WARNING! To prevent data loss, use "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. 42 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 43
The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable 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 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 44
4 Using the Notebook PC Installing the hard disk drive: 44 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 45
Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades , battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 46
The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion card default is to use the fastest setting so no user-intervention is required. 1000BASE-T (or Gigabit) is only supported on selected models. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 47
The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing -hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required in this wireless environment. (All devices must install - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 48
for your model (see switches in Section 3). 2. Press [FN+F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown. 2b. Or double click the Wireless Console icon on Windows notification area and select the wireless LAN icon. 3. You should see the "Not Connected" network icon. 4. Right - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 49
until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown. 2b. Or double click the Wireless Console icon on the Windows notification area and select the bluetooth icon. 3. Select Add a Bluetooth Device in the notification area menu. 3b. Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from the Windows Control Panel. 49 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 50
4 Using the Notebook PC 50 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 51
Operating System and Software System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 52
in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary. USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB-interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. WARNING! To prevent system failures, use Windows "Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar before disconnecting - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 53
an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's built-in keyboard and touchpad. A Appendix Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 54
icon are shown. 2b. Or double click the Wireless Console icon on the Windows notification area and select the bluetooth icon. 3. Select Add a Bluetooth Device on the taskbar 3b. Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from the Win- menu. dows Control Panel. 3c. If launched from the Control Panel, click Add - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 55
ON ESET R 4. Prepare the Bluetooth mouse. • Install two "AA" batteries. 5. Select Bluetooth Mouse and click Next to continue. • Turn ON the power switch on the bottom of the mouse. The bottom sensor should glow red. • Push the "RESET" button on the bottom of the Bluetooth mouse. 6. The pairing - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 56
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 disc is necessary, contact your dealer for web sites to download individual - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 57
Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [Hard Drive] [CD/DVD] [Removable Device] [Network] Specifies the boot sequence from the availabe devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 58
as on each boot. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit User Access Level v02.59 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Select the level of access to allow the "User Password" to have in the BIOS setup utility. BIOS SETUP UTILITY - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 59
CD or download it from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - Built-in Camera The built-in camera does not work correctly. 1. Check "Device Manager" to see if there are any problems. 2. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem. 3. If the problem is not solved, update the BIOS to the - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 60
system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to another location before recovering.) C. Adapter problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. D. Battery problem; please check - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 61
Problem - FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature problem may also be caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them. 4. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 62
version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website. (WARNING: Ensure your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process.) 5. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 63
] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Press Hotkey F4 at POST to invoke the Utility. This utility doesn't support : 1. CDROM 2. USB HDD 3. Secondary HDD Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 64
"C". Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partition. This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 65
(60%) and "D" (40%). 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery disc (unless instructed to do so) during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-15 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 66
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 your computer. Byte - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 67
CPU (Central Processing 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 serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 68
to warn users of laser reflections. Personnel working with these Local Bus) PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. RAM (Random Access Memory) RAM (usually just called memory - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 69
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 UL30VT | User Manual - Page 70
DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user. Region Definitions Region 1 Canada, US, US Territories Region Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Region 4 Australia - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 71
point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter-working difficulties" Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 72
without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www.cetecom.de/technologies/ctr_21.html 1 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 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 73
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal the Mobile Satellite Systems. High power radars are allocated as primary user of the 5.25 to 5.35GHz and 5.65 to 5.85GHz - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 74
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instructions in the user's manual. This equipment is for operation within 5.15 GHz and 5.25GHz frequency ranges and is restricted to indoor environments only - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 75
authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz-2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on the - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 76
• 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 , we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. A-26 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 77
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) 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! Rischio di - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 78
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 herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 79
A Appendix CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish A-29 - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 80
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 Manufacturer Capacity Optical Drive Manufacturer Type BIOS Version - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 81
This product is protected by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 7,416,423; 7,415,588; 7,413,402; 7,411,791; 7,408,855; 7,403,378; 7,400,721; 7,399,011; 7,394,533; 7,392,968; 7,388,754; 7,388,752; 7,388,743; 7,382,605; 7,382,314; 7,375,952; 7,374,433; 7,373,493; 7,369,402; 7,369,064; 7,362, - Asus UL30VT | User Manual - Page 82
infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE ASUS' part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. Service and Support
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Notebook PC
Hardware User’s Manual
E4790/ July 2009