Asus W5Ae W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846)
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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E1846 / Nov 2004 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 2
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 29 - Asus W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 6
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 you should be aware of in order to complete certain - Asus W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 8
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. 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 - Asus W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 12
this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise. Camera Indicator Camera (two positions) Stereo .) Microphone Mic Mute Camera Zoom Camera Capture Stereo Speaker Power Button Keyboard Touchpad Touchpad Buttons Important: The camera can be used in - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 13
narrations, or simple audio recordings. Mic Mute, Volume, and Camera Buttons Details are described in section 3. Audio Speakers The Notebook PC. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. Two Windows - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 14
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 Compartment Hard Drive Compartment Shutdown Button IMPORTANT - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 15
of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the 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 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 16
4 of this manual. 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) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 17
Vents PC Card Slot One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant PC Card socket is available 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, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters. Audio Volume Control - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 18
to S-Video adapter for standard video devices. 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 - Asus W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 20
2 Knowing the Parts 20 - Asus W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 22
universal outlets to support different power cords compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC 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 W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 24
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: (1) right-click any hard disk drive icon in "My Computer", (2) choose Properties, (3) click - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 25
icon for power management settings. NOTE: If you ignore the low battery warning, eventually the Notebook PC enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). WARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is depleted. Suspend-to-Disk (STD) is not the same as power OFF - Asus W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 27
the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Saveto -Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). F3 Letter Icon (F3): Starts your email application while Windows is running. F4 Explorer Icon (F4): Starts your Internet browser application while Windows - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 28
menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows™ object. Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the keys on the Notebook PC. Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number - Asus W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 30
with built-in wireless LAN. The wireless LAN indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC's internal wireless LAN is 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 - Asus W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 32
3 Getting Started 32 - Asus W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 34
that have been pre-installed. The support CD does not include the operating system itself. The support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. A recovery CD is optional and includes an image - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 35
driver is still required for working with some application software. IMPORTANT! Do not use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad's surface. 4 Using the Notebook right side to scroll a window up or down. Slide finger forward Slide finger left - Asus W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 38
: • 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 expansion like PCI cards on desktop computers. This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to meet a wide range of - Asus W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 40
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 the tray completely out. Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms. Make sure - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 41
precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle. When inserting a CD, it is important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 42
devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital (SD), Multi-Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Select (MS Select), Memory Stick Duo (with MS - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 43
end to an analog telephone wall socket (the ones found in residential buildings). Once 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 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 44
Ethernet (TPE). The end connectors are called RJ-45 connectors, which are not compatible with RJ-11 telephone connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, auto-crossover is supported on this Notebook PC so a crossover LAN cable is not required. This is an example of the - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 45
management function is disabled by configuring Windows power management and SpeedStep. When the Notebook PC is operating in Full Windows NT4 and Windows 98. Because newer operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is no longer fully supported on this Notebook - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 46
button • Battery Extremely Low Soft OFF • Power button (can be defined as STR or STD) • Power button • "Shut down" through Windows Start button Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. These power control cannot be configured by - Asus W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 48
4 Using the Notebook PC 48 - Asus W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 50
desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Hub (Optional) Attaching an optional 8X max • CD (read): 24X max • CD-R (write): 24X, 20X, 16X, 8X, 4X • CD-RW (write): 12X, 10X, 8X, 4X, 2X • Dimensions: 16mm x 129mm x 142mm • Weight: 250g Specifications may change - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 51
used in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary. USB Communication Cable Attaching optional USB communication cables between computers through the USB ports will allow basic file transfer capabilities between the computers whether they be Notebook PC's, Desktop PC's, or a combination of - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 52
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 touchpad. RECORDER 52 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 53
Connection 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 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 54
such as hard disk drives, scanners, removable drives, and digital cameras/ video cameras with an 1394 port can all be con- nected (more 1394 can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub. Securing Your Notebook PC For system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS setup "Security". - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 55
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 93 147 212 288 378 477 Gauge AWG 24 22 20 19 18 16 14 13 12 Diam (mm) 0.50 0.55 0.60 0.65 0.70 0.75 0.80 0.85 0. - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 56
: 0 or 1. Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the manual instructs you to "boot" your 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 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 57
communication with infrared-equipped devices or computers up to 4 Mbits/sec. This even wireless printing to printers. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can have wireless connection to allow the Notebook PC to be secured usually using a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 58
up two sockets and must be used on Notebook PCs with two sockets. POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn on the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 59
4-pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem/ISDN to be automatically configured when they are attached physically without having to install drivers or reboot. With USB, the traditional complex cables from - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 60
DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. Regional Playback Information Playback of staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" below. - Asus W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 62
National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superfluous). In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 63
. 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 64
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 the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not - Asus W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | 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 W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 69
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL " SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. Battery pack model information Battery pack A31-S5 must only be used with ASUS M5/S5 series Notebook PCs. Battery - Asus W5Ae | W5 Hardware User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1846) - Page 70
510-608-4555 Web Site Address: usa.asus.com General Email: [email protected] Technical Support General Support: +1-502-995-0883 Notebook (Tel): +1-510-739-3777 x5110 Support Email: [email protected] Support Fax: +1-502-933-8713 ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria) Company Address: Harkort Str
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