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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E1846 / Nov 2004 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 2
The Power-On Self Test (POST 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Battery Care ...25 Powering OFF the Notebook PC 26 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Using the Keyboard 27 Colored Hot Keys 27 Keyboard as Cursors 28 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 28 Microsoft Windows™ Keys 28 Buttons and Status Indicators - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 3
Socket 39 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA 39 Optical Drive ...41 Flash Memory Reader 42 Hard Disk Drive 42 Modem Connection 43 Fast-Ethernet Connection Hub (Optional 50 USB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive (Optional 50 USB Flash Memory Disk 51 USB Communication Cable 51 Wireless LAN Card or USB Adapter 51 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 4
64 Power Safety Requirement 64 Optical Drive Safety Information 65 Laser Safety Information 65 CDRH Regulations 65 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 65 Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery 67 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 67 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 5
1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 6
how to use them. The following are major sections of this User's Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 7
PC 1 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 8
should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Close the display panel and check that it is latched Notebook PC surfaces when transporting 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 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 9
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 3 2 1 2 3. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC This Notebook PC features a latchless - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 10
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2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 12
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise. Camera Indicator Camera (two positions) Stereo Speaker Wireless Switch Power4 Gear Button Status Indicators Display - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 13
2 Knowing the Parts Camera The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with voice conferencing and other interactive applications. Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 14
2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise. Battery Lock CPU Compartment Air Vents Battery Pack Battery Lock Cooling Fan Memory Compartment Mini-PCI - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 15
POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 16
the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. LAN Port USB Port Flash Memory Slot Modem Port 1394 Port RECORDER Optical Drive Activity Emergency Electronic Indicator Eject Eject Modem Port The RJ-11 telephone port supports an - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 17
to support one type I/II PC card. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. This allows accommodation of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, pointing devices, video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers, monitors, and scanners connected in a series. USB supports hot-swapping of - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 18
This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats. Battery Pack The battery pack is actually combined with the Notebook PC's surface in order to reduce thickness. When the battery is released, the surface and battery pack will be seen as a single unit. The battery pack cannot be further disassembled and - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 19
2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Tab Camera Camera The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with voice conferencing and other interactive applications. 19 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 20
2 Knowing the Parts 20 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - 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 Instant Keys and Status Indicators 21 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 22
outlets to support different power buy travel kits for the Notebook problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter. NOTE: This Notebook - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 23
supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC. Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 24
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. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 25
3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge percentage left in the battery. A fullycharged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 26
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 the Notebook PC In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by clicking Windows Start button and select Shut Down - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 27
models) to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes. F8 LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 28
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 cursor, activates keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the keys on the Notebook PC. Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 29
using the built-in camera. Camera Button The Camera button allows capturing images with the Notebook PC's built-in camera. Windows software settings are necessary before use. Wireless Switch ON OFF Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 30
enabled. (Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN.) Bluetooth Indicator On selected models This indicator is only applicable on models with built-in Bluetooth. The Bluetooth indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth function is activated through - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 31
is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. This LED is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator will light to show the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC's battery is charging Off: The - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 32
3 Getting Started 32 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 33
4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System Pointing Device Storage Devices PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Optical Drive Flash Memory Card Reader Hard Disk Drive Modem Connection Network Connection Power System AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes 33 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 34
and compatibility of other operating systems 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 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 35
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 scroll a window up or down. Slide finger forward - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 36
4 Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor over too long, the operation will not be executed. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." The following 2 examples produce the same results. Double-Clicking (press the left - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 37
4 Using the Notebook PC Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it available after setting up 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 tapping. Caring for - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 38
documents, pictures, and other files to various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • PC card • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket The Notebook PC supports PC Cards (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards) to allow - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 39
PC Card" instructions below. 2. Insert the PC card with the connector side first and label side up. Standard PC cards will be flush with the Notebook PC when attached to the PC card, then double-click the PC card icon on the Windows taskbar and stop the PC card you want to remove. 4 3 5 1. Press - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 40
PC Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 3 1 2 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 W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 41
important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses be damaged when the tray is closed. Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 42
up to 80GB. 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. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for upgrades. IMPORTANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 43
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 W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 44
Full-Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. Network cable with RJ-45 connectors RECORDER Network Hub or Switch NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 45
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 state. The suspend - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 46
4 Using the Notebook PC Power State Summary 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") ( - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 47
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 on the hard disk drive. By doing this, RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 48
4 Using the Notebook PC 48 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 49
Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections DVD-ROM Drive Information Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Safety Statements Notebook PC Information 49 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 50
Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Hub (Optional) Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your 4X • CD-RW (write): 12X, 10X, 8X, 4X, 2X • Dimensions: 16mm x 129mm x 142mm • Weight: 250g Specifications may change without notice. 50 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 51
PC Card (WL-107g) is a wireless LAN adapter that fits into a PCMCIA Type II slot in a Notebook PC and creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards. 802.11g 54Mbps The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter (WL167g) is thumb-sized and creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 52
the eject button on the bottom of the floppy disk drive. Floppy access activity can be monitored through the LED on the front of the floppy disk drive will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's built - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 53
Attaching an optional VGA/LCD monitor is just like that of a standard desktop PC (some configurations may require additional display driver settings. You can view the Notebook PC display panel while simultaneously allowing others to view the external monitor. For large audiences, try you can connect - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 54
devices such as hard disk drives, scanners, removable drives, and digital cameras/ video cameras with an 1394 port can all be con- nected (more 1394 any USB port or USB hub. Securing Your Notebook PC For system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS setup "Security". A third party lock such as - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 55
A Appendix Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AWG (American Wire Gauge) Gauge AWG 46 44 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 56
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 the memory without interrupting the CPU. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to support bus - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 57
or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere locks (or compatible) allow the Notebook PC to be secured usually using a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 58
ROM (or EEPROM) can be reprogrammed with new programs (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 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 59
is required. UltraDMA/66 or 100 UltraDMA/66 or 100 are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates. Unlike traditional PIO mode, which only uses configured when they are attached physically without having to install drivers or reboot. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 60
. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 61
Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 62
.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 would make any additional testing superfluous). In The Netherlands additional testing is required for - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 63
comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 64
connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 65
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 W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - 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 W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 67
A Appendix CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 67 - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 68
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 W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 69
SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification or alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is - Asus W5A | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 70
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