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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2414 / Feb 2006 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 2
Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 23 Battery Care...23 Powering ON the Notebook PC 24 The Power-On Self Test (POST 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF...26 Special Keyboard Functions 27 Colored Hot Keys 27 Microsoft Windows - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 3
Removing a PC Card 41 Removing an ExpressCard 41 Optical Drive...42 Flash Memory Card Reader 44 Hard Disk Drive...44 Connections...45 Modem Connection 45 Network Connection 46 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 47 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 48 Power Management - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 4
Contents - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 5
1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 6
the Notebook PC. User's Manual 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 7
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 use strong solvents such - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 8
your Notebook PC. Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 9
the AC Power Adapter 1 3. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC CD/DVD 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 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 10
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - 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 10 3 9 8 4 5 6 7 NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 12 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 13
and recovering from STD. Use the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. In 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 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 14
. 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. 1 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the shutdown - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 15
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. 6 Mini-PCI Compartment An optional expansion card can be installed in the mini-PCI compartment. An optional wireless LAN mini-PCI module enables you - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 16
the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 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, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 17
6 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabili- ties. See the marketing specifications for details - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 18
for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must 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 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 19
Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 20
when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when moving tempo- rarily 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 W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 21
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 21 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 22
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-DC adapter - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 23
as this may result in the loss of working data. To install the battery pack: To remove the battery pack: 1 1 1 2 CD/DVD CD/DVD 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 or - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 24
selections to boot from your available drives. NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the display. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 25
mouse over the battery icon for remaining power information. When the AC power is connected, charging status will be shown. NOTE: You will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 26
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 W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 27
an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. No Icon (F4): Places the Notebook PC's hard disk drive in suspend mode to save battery power. Filled Sun Icon (F5): Decreases the display - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 28
the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is external keyboard activated, press the [Fn][Ins/Num LK] keys on the Notebook PC. Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 29
many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. When you are using an AC power adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch between modes in the AC power mode segment. When you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch between modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. When you - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 30
3 Getting Started Switches (Cont.) Wireless LAN Key This button is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN (WLAN). Press once to enable and once to disable the WLAN function. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Pad-Lock Key Pressing this button will lock your touchpad when using - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 31
keyboard 3 Getting Started Optical Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing the optical disk drive. The light flashes proportional to the access time. This indicator is ON in CD player mode (playing audio CD's without the OS). Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 32
completely drained. Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is not connected. 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. Wireless Indicator This is - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 33
or OFF the CD player. CD Power Indicator While the Notebook PC is OFF: Indicates when the CD player is turned ON. CD Skip to Previous Track (Rewind) & Audio Volume Down During CD play, this button has two functions: Track: The first push will restart the current track. Second push will skip to the - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 34
3 Getting Started 34 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 35
4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System Pointing Device Storage Devices PC card or ExpressCard (depending on model) Optical Drive Hard Disk Drive Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection Bluetooth Wireless Connection Power Management Modes 35 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 36
cannot be guaranteed. Support 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 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 37
the Notebook PC Pointing 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 is still - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 38
the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations (appearance vary by model) Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor over an item, press the left button or using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." The following 2 examples produce the same results. Double-Clicking (press the left button twice and release - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - 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 cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the cursor to the desired location, then release the button. Or, you can simply - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 40
expansion options. PC cards come in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II decoder cards, Smart Cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32-bit CardBus standards. The three different PC Card standards actually have - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 41
slot, remove it using the removing instructions below. 2. Insert the card with the connector side first and label side up. Standard cards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted. 3. Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the card. Usually connectors can only be inserted - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 42
INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. Inserting an optical disc 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 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 43
decrease vibration, use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD. Listening to Audio CD The optical drives can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 44
high IDE hard disk drive. Current IDE 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 this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 45
the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use. NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection. WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 46
Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with "duplex" enabled. The software 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 to connect the Ethernet card - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 47
4 Using the Notebook PC Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter. Implementing the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LAN (WLAN), the optional built-in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 48
-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. Note: If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you need to connect a USB or PC Card/ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth. Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to your - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 49
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 state. The suspend mode is the lowest power - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 50
"Shut down" through Windows Start button EXIT EVENT • Any device • Battery low • Signal from modem port • Power button or any key • Power button • Power button Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. These power control cannot be - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 51
be found in the 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 PC is not in use - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 52
4 Using the Notebook PC 52 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 53
Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information 53 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 54
. 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 touchpad. USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 55
hub. USB Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook PC features an optional USB-interface disk drive that accepts a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. The eject button is on the top edge of the floppy disk drive for easy access, unlike desktop PCs with the eject button on the bottom of the - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 56
, 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) Represents - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 57
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 W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 58
of function, communication, and data storage expansion options. PC 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 Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32bit CardBus standards. The three different - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 59
for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys. The time-out setting of both Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS Setup. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF. System Disk A system disk contains - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 60
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 video titles are released for specific Region Definitions Region 1 Canada, US, US Territories Region Korea, Malaysia, - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 61
Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 62
No 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 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 63
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio for help. WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 64
interference to co-channel of the Mobile Satellite Systems. High power radars are allocated as primary user of the 5.25 to , please follow operation instructions in the user's manual. This equipment is user's authority to operate this equipment. "ASUS declares that this device is limited to - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 65
by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446.5-2483.5 MHz band. Indre 45 Loiret 50 Manche 59 Nord 60 Oise 64 Pyrénées Atlantique 66 Pyrénées 70 Haute Sa allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 66
reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 67
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 W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 68
Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this user's manual. WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 69
A Appendix CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 69 - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 70
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 Purchase Date Hard Drive - Asus W3J | W3 English Edition User's Manual(E2414) - Page 71
of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. Service and Support Visit
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Notebook PC
Hardware User’s Manual
E2414 / Feb 2006