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- Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 1
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E1916 / Jan 2005 - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 2
The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Powering OFF the Notebook PC 28 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Special Keyboard Functions 29 Colored Hot Keys 29 Keyboard as Cursors 30 Microsoft Windows™ Keys 30 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 31 Instant Launch Keys and - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 3
36 Support Software 36 Pointing Device ...36 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 Caring for the Touchpad 39 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA 40 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA 40 Storage Devices ...41 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 41 Optical Drive ...43 Hard Disk Drive 44 Flash Memory Card - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 4
Contents 4 - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 5
1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5 - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 6
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 Text enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on the keyboard; do not actually type the < [ ] > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. 6 - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 7
PC 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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 8
hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook the keyboard and display panel. Cover Your Notebook PC Use a carrying case such as the one supplied with your Notebook PC to - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 9
PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Open the Display Panel 3 1 2 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC 1 2 2 (1) Slide the display release - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 10
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10 - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 12
the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Keyboard Touchpad Status Indicators (see section 3) Display Panel Latch A spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 13
2 Knowing the Parts Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active this manual. 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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 14
Stereo Speaker (Left) Hard Disk Drive Compartment Shutdown Button Air Vents -1 Battery Lock Air Vents Battery Pack Stereo Speaker (Right) Name Card Holder Device Module Device Module Lock Cooling Fan Memory Compartment CPU Compartment IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 15
by an authorized retailer or else warranty will be void. Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done by authorized service centers or dealers only. CD Player Power Switch While the Notebook PC is OFF: Turns ON or OFF the CD - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 16
as keyboards, pointing devices, video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers manual. 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 - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 17
Buttons See Section 3 for details. 2 Knowing the Parts Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack Jack (Phone Output) The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 18
damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. Parallel Port The 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports native parallel devices such as laser/inkjet printers, or parallel-adapted device such as external hard drives, removable drives, or scanners. Accessory - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 19
Parts 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, video cameras, modems, hard disk drives to the Notebook PC. LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 20
the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Optical Drive (Device module varies by model) Emergency Eject RECORDER Module Bay Electronic Eject Cooling Fan and Air Vents Module Bay The Notebook PC features a swappable drive bay - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 21
2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Status Indicators Display Panel Latch Stereo Speaker Stereo Speaker Status Indicators Status indicator details are described in section 3. Display Panel Latch A spring- - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 22
2 Knowing the Parts 22 - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 23
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 23 - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 24
outlets to support different problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook 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. NOTE: This Notebook - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 25
power management features through the BIOS setup. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 26
! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. 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. The - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 27
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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 28
manually, click Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart. Powering OFF the Notebook PC (Screens are different depending on security settings.) In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by clicking Windows hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 29
function keys. "Z" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on sleep button setting (only in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 30
Notebook PC. Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. With Number Lock OFF, press and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example [Fn][8] for - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 31
the internal wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN.) Pad-Lock Key The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time during various events. When you are using an - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 32
3 Getting Started Status Indicators (above keyboard) 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. Number Lock Indicates that number lock [Num Lk] is activated when lighted. - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 33
green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Notebook PC 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 is an LED that shows - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 34
meaning of each CD control button and indicator on the front of the Notebook PC. CD Skip to Previous Track (Rewind) & Audio Volume Down Audio Volume Controls Fn + Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the audio volume ON and OFF Fn + Down Speaker Icon (F11): Decreases the audio volume Fn + Up Speaker - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 35
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 35 - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 36
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 of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 37
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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 38
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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 39
Using the Notebook PC Dragging touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects. NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 40
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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 41
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. 3 5 4 1. Press - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 42
an optical disc 3 RECORDER 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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 43
the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hard drive with writing, deleting, and editing capabilities. Vibration is normal for all high-speed optical drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print. To decrease vibration, use the Notebook - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 44
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. Handle the Notebook PC - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 45
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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 46
BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASET4 hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps Full-Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with "duplex" enabled. The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 47
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 power switch - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 48
Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Any device • Battery low STR ("Stand by") (Suspend-to-RAM) STD ("Hibernate") (Suspend-to-Disk) • Hotkey [Fn][F1] -- • Hotkey [Fn the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 49
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 status on the hard disk drive. By doing this, RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 50
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Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections DVD-ROM Drive Information Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Safety Statements Notebook PC Information 51 - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 52
items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Hub (Optional) Attaching an optional USB hub USB peripherals through a single cable. USB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive (Optional) The slim combo drive features FlextraLink™ (anti-coaster technology) and FlextraSpeed™ (recording - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 53
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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 54
the USB floppy disk drive. Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 55
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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 56
. Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub. Securing Your Notebook PC For system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS RECORDER setup "Security". A third party lock such as the ones by Kensington® can be used to secure your Note- book - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 57
order to view DVD titles, you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional 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 DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 58
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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 59
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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 60
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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 61
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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 62
support from all major electronics companies, all major computer hardware companies, and most major movie and music studios. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions ) allow the Notebook PC to be secured usually using a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 63
checkout scanning device found in most grocery stores or lasers used in optical drives. CLASS 2 AND CLASS 3A: Class 2 and Class 3A lasers emit 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 - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 64
diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. RAM (Random Access Memory) There are several different types of RAM such as DDR (Double Dynamic RAM), DRAM (Dynamic RAM), EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 65
to 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 - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 66
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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 67
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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 68
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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - 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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - 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 Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 71
ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service on ASUS' part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS. to the listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be responsible - Asus Z70Va | M6 English Hardware User's manual (E1916) - Page 72
(America) Company Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 Web Site Address: usa.asus.com General Email: [email protected] Technical Support General Support: +1-502-995-0883 Support Email: [email protected] Notebook (Tel): +1-510-739-3777 x5110
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E1916 / Jan 2005
Notebook PC
Hardware User’s Manual