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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM OFF ON EXPRESS E2915 / Oct 2006 - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 2
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 Keys 29 - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 3
Connection (on selected models 44 Network Connection 45 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 46 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 47 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models 48 Power Management Modes 49 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance 49 ACPI 49 Suspend - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 4
Contents - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 5
1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 6
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 operation. < > Text enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on the keyboard; do not actually type the [ ] < > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 7
instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 8
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 airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices. Most airlines will - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 9
4. Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM 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 X59SL | User Manual - Page 10
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10 - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 11 - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 12
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 1 2 3 4 9 12 5 6 7 8 (continued on next page) - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 13
function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 14
2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. 1 23 4 5 6 8 7 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 15
to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 16
supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 4 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. Windows software - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 17
bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 6 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 18
with different optical drives. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 3 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 19
also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 2 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power sup- plied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 20
flash memory cards as specified later in this manual. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 3 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display - Asus X59SL | User Manual - 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 X59SL | User Manual - Page 22
PC or use 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 - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 23
pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. To install the battery pack: 3 1 To remove the battery pack: 1 2 2 IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 24
-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 25
-to-Disk (STD) is not the same as power OFF. STD requires a small amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply (e.g. removing both the power adapter and battery pack). Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 26
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 choose Turn off (or - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 27
(on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Filled Sun Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon (F6): Increases the display - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 28
application. Fn+T: Toggles "ASUS Power 4 Phone" software application. Power4 Gear+ (Fn+Space Bar): The Power4 Gear+ button toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. When you - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 29
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 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 embedded in - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 30
shift you up or down into the proper mode segment (AC or DC). Battery Mode AC Mode Internet Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running. Touchpad Lock Key Pressing this button will lock (disable) the built-in touchpad. Locking the - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 31
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. OFF ON OFF ON EXPRESS Wireless Switch Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 32
Status Indicators Front ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the Scroll lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as direction keys in order to allow easier navigation when only a part of the - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 33
the Notebook PC. Use the [Fn] key in combination with the arrow keys for CD control functions. CD Play/Pause During CD stop, begins CD play. During CD play, pauses CD play. CD Stop During CD stop: Ejects the CD tray. During CD play: Stops CD play. CD Skip to Previous Track (Rewind) & Audio Volume - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 34
4 Using the Notebook PC 34 - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 35
4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory reader Hard disk drive Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection Bluetooth Wireless Connection Power Management Modes 35 - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 36
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 the support CD is necessary, contact your dealer for web sites to download - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 37
-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 required for working with some application software. IMPORTANT! Do not use any objects in place of your finger to operate the - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 38
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 2 examples produce the same results. Double-Clicking Double-Tapping Press the left button twice and release. 38 Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 39
during second strike. NOTE: A software-controlled scrolling function is 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 the Touchpad - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 40
pictures, and other files to various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • Expansion Card • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive Expansion Card One 26pin Express card slot is available to support Card" instructions below. can Press the ExpressCard - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 41
4 Using the Notebook PC 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 there are no - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 42
will vary by model. Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to 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 - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 43
to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, (Memory Stick) SD / MMC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM 512MB MMC ( 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 - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 44
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 Telephone connector is the smaller of the two. Telephone Wall Jack Telephone connection is optional Telephone cables with RJ-11 connectors CAUTION - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 45
4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps Full-Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires setting so no user-intervention is required. 1000BASE-T (or Gigabit) is only supported without a hub in between, a crossover LAN cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 46
Access (WPA) features. Ad-hoc mode The Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required in this wireless environment. (All devices must install optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.) These are examples of the Notebook PC connected to - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 47
-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse. Pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices You first need to pair your Notebook PC with a Bluetooth-enabled device before you can connect to it. Make sure the Bluetooth-enabled device is turned ON and ready to accept a pair. Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 48
is a security hardware device on the system board that will hold computer-generated keys for encryption. It BIOS setup to enable it. Important: Use your TPM application's "Restore" or "Migration" function to backup your TPM security data. You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 49
system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the [Fn][F1] keys. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF. Recover from STR by pressing any keyboard button (except Fn). Recover from STD by using the - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 50
Keyboard Functions" in the previous section) • Power button (can be defined as STR or STD) • "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 - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 51
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 by turning OFF certain components. When - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 52
4 Using the Notebook PC 52 - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 53
Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information 53 - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 54
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. USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 55
Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. A Appendix Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub. 55 - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 56
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 "Start | Shut Down..." will reboot - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 57
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 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 - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 58
manufacturers. 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 diskette drive, and other I/O devices. RAM (Random - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 59
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 back panel - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 60
drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. Regional Playback Information scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to are released for specific geographic regions as the last region setting. Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 61
PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in network compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings. It will also advise the user to contact - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 62
without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www.cetecom.de/technologies/ctr_21.html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 63
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 64
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instructions in the user's manual authority to operate this equipment. "The manufacturer declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2.4GHz - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 65
Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum 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 NOTE: Channels 10 - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 66
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 of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Use only - Asus X59SL | User Manual - Page 67
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 X59SL | User Manual - Page 68
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 X59SL | User Manual - 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 X59SL | User Manual - Page 70
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 X59SL | User Manual - Page 71
to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY
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Notebook PC
Hardware User’s Manual
OFF
ON
ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
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E2915 / Oct 2006