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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E4787 / July 2009 - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 2
Self Test (POST 25 Checking Battery Power 26 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Power Options 27 Power Management Modes 28 Sleep and Hibernate 28 Thermal Power Control 28 Special Keyboard Functions 29 Colored Hot Keys 29 Multimedia Control Keys 31 Microsoft Windows Keys 32 Extended Keyboard 32 - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 3
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 Notebook PC Information A-28 - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 4
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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 purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 6
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 you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. These notes - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 7
life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. IMPORTANT! Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F) DO NOT - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 8
as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be aware 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 - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 9
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 the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings. - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 10
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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 in the product itself - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 12
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the illustration 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 UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 13
Parts 1 Camera The built-in camera allows picture is turned off. Refer to the Express Gate User's Manual for details. 5 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators . Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides full - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 14
the illustration 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 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 15
the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 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 - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 16
the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs cards as mentioned later in this manual. 4 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI ( ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 17
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 peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 18
and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. 3 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 19
2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 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 - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 20
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Keyboard Functions 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 and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 22
support different power cords as well as voltages. It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country. You can buy , seek servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. You may damage both your battery pack(s) - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 23
battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Additional battery battery pack: 1 3 1 3 2 2 To remove the battery pack: 1 1 2 2 3 3 IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Note- book PC or specifically - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 24
, has a limit on the number times it can be recharged. The battery pack's useful life will depend on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC is used. It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 10˚C and 35˚C (50˚F and 95˚F). You must also take into - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 25
POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 26
life. The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high. WARNING! DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will discharge over time. If not using a battery pack, it must continue to be charged every three months to extend recovery - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 27
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, will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually, choose Restart. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 28
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. on demand. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. In System Settings, you can define " - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 29
wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screendisplay. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6 - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 30
Windows OS) Scr Lk (Num LK): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. Fn+V: Toggles "Life performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode. - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 31
3 Getting Started Multimedia Control Keys 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 PC model. Use the [ - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 32
menu with a small pointer, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. Extended Keyboard An extended keyboard is available on selected models. The extended keyboard has a dedicated numeric keypad for easy number entry. Use [Num Lk / - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 33
Getting Started Express Gate Key When the Notebook PC is turned off, pressing this button will launch Express Gate. Refer to the Express Gate User's Manual for details. Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 34
with AC power). Orange ON: Battery power is less than 95% (with AC power). Orange Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% (without AC power). Off: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power in Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 34 - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 35
Status Indicators (cont.) Top 3 Getting Started 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 input. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 36
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Device Storage Devices Connections 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 in the product - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 38
or three buttons and a scrolling knob. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts, hence, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software. IMPORTANT! DO NOT use any objects in place of your finger to operate the - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 39
between the clicks or taps is too long, the operation will not be executed. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." The following two examples produce the same results. DoubleClicking DoubleTapping Press the left button twice and release. Lightly but rapidly - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 40
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 - Use - Asus UL50Vg | 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 UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 42
order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may Windows Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar before removing the flash memory - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 43
Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 4 Using the Notebook PC 2 1 1. While the Notebook PC's power is ON, press the drive's eject button and the tray will eject out partially. 2. Gently pull on the drive's front panel and slide the tray completely out. Be careful not to touch the CD drive - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 44
of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC 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 UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 45
replaceable hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the hard disk - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 46
4 Using the Notebook PC Installing the hard disk drive: 1 2 46 - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 47
hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory is only an example. and reliability. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 48
be connected to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-T4 hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps FullDuplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with "duplex" enabled. The software default is to use the fastest - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 49
earlier IEEE 802.11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 50
[FN+F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon (on selected models) are shown. 1b. Or double click the Wireless Console icon on Windows notification area and select the wireless LAN icon. 2. You should see the "Not Connected" network icon. 3. Right click on the network icon and - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 51
2. Press [FN+F2] repeatedly 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 - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 52
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Statements Notebook PC Information 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 in the product - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 54
, and greater durability. When used in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary. USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB-interface floppy disk 3.5-inch floppy diskette. WARNING! To prevent system failures, use Windows "Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 55
USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's built-in keyboard and - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 56
3). 2. Press [FN+F2] repeatedly 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 on the taskbar 3b. Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from the Win- menu - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 57
A Appendix OFF 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 PC. Click Close to finish the setup. "RESET" may be necessary after changing batteries. Repeat steps if necessary. A-5 - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 58
support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 59
and press [Enter]. 3. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then set. To clear the password: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Hard - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 60
Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Save Changes If you want to keep your configuration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. If you want to restore default settings, choose Load Setup Defaults. You must then save changes to keep the manufacture default settings - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 61
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 latest version - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 62
and Solutions (Cont.) Hardware Problem - Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Register the Notebook PC for a one-year-warranty using the following website: http://member.asus.com/login.aspx?SLanguage=en-us 2. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the Notebook PC with the AC adaptor to prevent - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 63
4. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. (IMPORTANT: You must backup all your data to another virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses.) Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 64
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 UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 65
Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website 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 - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 66
"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 onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 67
(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 UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 68
as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer's read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM. Bit (Binary Digit - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 69
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 bus. The newer 1394b interface can support twice the speed and will appear in future models when peripherals support higher speeds. 1394 is also used - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 70
be in a room where a Class 4 laser is operating without proper eye protection. PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus) PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers. POST (Power On Self Test) When you - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 71
manually using the function keys. The time-out setting of both Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS 66 or 100 UltraDMA/66 or 100 are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates. Unlike traditional PIO attached physically without having to install drivers or reboot. With USB, the traditional complex - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 72
, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions Turkey, UK, Greece, Former Yugoslav Republics, Slovakia Region 3 Burma, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Region 4 Australia, Caribbean (Except US - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 73
. 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 UL50Vg | 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 UL50Vg | 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 UL50Vg | 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 published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. A-24 - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 77
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 esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 78
environmental laws. Our commitment to recycling our old equipment grows out of our work to protect the environment in many ways. For further information about ASUS product recycling and contacts, please visit GreenASUS Takeback and Recycling page at http://green.asus.com/english/takeback.htm. A-26 - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 79
manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider. Service herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Macrovision - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 80
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 UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 81
to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED the listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. Service and Support Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com - Asus UL50Vg | User Manual - Page 82
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,
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Notebook PC
Hardware User’s Manual
E4787 / July 2009