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- Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 1
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E1825c / Dec 2004 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 2
for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio du Canada.) For use with AC Adaptor Model (Pour Utiliser Avec Modele): PA-1121-02 (120W), ADP - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 3
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 Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 4
all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 5
packs before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. 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 Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 6
Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 6 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 7
due to fire or explosion. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. Notebook PC Optical Drive Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 8
Battery Pack 26 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 26 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Battery Care ...26 Operating Systems 26 Support Software 26 Power Connection ...29 Powering ON The Notebook PC Notebook PC 31 Restarting or Rebooting 31 Powering OFF the Notebook PC 32 Using the Keyboard - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 9
53 Using Battery Power 54 Power Management Modes 55 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance 55 ACPI ...55 Suspend Mode ...55 Power Savings ...55 Power State Summary 56 Thermal Power Control 56 Notebook PC Upgrades 57 System Memory Expansion 57 Hard Disk Drive Upgrades 57 Processor Upgrades 57 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 10
2.0 Slim Combo Drive (Optional 60 Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB 61 USB Flash Memory Disk 61 USB Communication Cable 61 USB Floppy Disk Drive 62 USB Keyboard and Mouse 62 Optional Connections 63 Monitor Out Connection 63 External Audio Connections 63 Securing Your Notebook PC 64 IEEE1394 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 11
1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Preparing your Notebook PC 11 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 12
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 with the Notebook PC. User's Manual 4. Using the Notebook PC - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 13
Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook 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 1 2 3 2 1 3. Open the Display Panel 4. - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 14
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 14 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 15
2. Knowing the Parts Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Left Side Rear Side Front Side 15 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 16
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. Light Sensor Microphone Display Panel Status Indicators (see section 3) Power Switch / Instant Keys Keyboard Touchpad - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 17
. Built-in Microphone The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 18
Cooling Fan Shutdown Button Mini-PCI Compartment Cooling Fan Optical drive Lock Memory Compartment Hard Disk Drive Compartment Battery Lock Battery Pack IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 19
additional memory. Memory installation or upgrades must be done 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. Battery Lock - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 20
here to lock module Audio Speaker Optical Drive Module (varies by model) Bay Electronic Emergency Eject Eject 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 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 21
2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. SPDIF/Phone 1394 Output Port Flash Memory Slot PC Card PC Card Eject Combo USB Audio Port Input PCI Express Slot (Reserved for future use) Audio Speaker SPDIF Output - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 22
port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 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 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 23
supports up to 56K V.90 transfers. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. IMPORTANT! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 24
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 Latch CD Control Buttons (see section 3) Stereo Speaker Stereo Speaker Display Panel Latch A spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 25
3. Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Power Management Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook PC Using the Keyboard Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators 25 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 26
as shown. 2. A spring lock will secure the battery pack. To remove the battery pack: 1. Slide the spring lock to unlock and hold. 2. Remove the battery pack. 1 2 IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 27
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 Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 28
smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter. 3 2 1 NOTE: This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three-prong - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 29
data. 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 Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 30
activating sleep mode. "Stand by" and "Hibernate" saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components. When you resume your "Hibernate" is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this, RAM does not have - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 31
system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually: Click the Start button and select Shut Down | and choose Restart. In case the operating system hangs (stops, freezes, crashes), try a "warm boot - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 32
settings. Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are two additional ways to shutdown your Notebook PC: (1) Hold the power button over 4 seconds, or (2) Press the shutdown button . TIP: Use a straightened paper clip to press the shutdown button. 32 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 33
Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN ON and OFF. When enabled, the wireless of the keyboard for number entering. Scr Lk (Del): - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 34
number lock LED lights up. If an external key- board is connected, pressing the on the external keyboard enables/disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously. To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the keys on the Notebook PC. 34 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 35
3 Getting Started Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while left, and [Shift][O] for right. NOTE: The arrow symbols are illustrated here for your reference. They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here. 35 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 36
modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time during various events. When you are using an AC power adapter, Power4 Gear will switch between three modes in the AC power mode segment. When you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear will switch between seven - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 37
, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN.) 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 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 38
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 the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC's battery is charging Off: The Notebook PC's battery is charged or completely - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 39
Indicator There are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for convenient CD playing. The buttons activate and control your operating system's audio player when the Notebook PC is ON. When your Notebook PC is OFF, the CD control buttons activate a CD player function that - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 40
3 Getting Started 40 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 41
4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Optical Drive Flash Memory Card Reader PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Communication AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes Notebook PC Upgrades 41 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 42
the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC's integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 43
Touchpad Usage Illustrations 4 Using the Notebook PC Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 44
4 Using the Notebook PC Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen or the touchpad buttons. • Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects. NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 45
optical disc 4 Using the Notebook PC 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 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 46
to be used like 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 PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD. Listening to Audio CD The optical - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 47
of function, communication, and data storage expansion options. PC cards come in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II decoder cards, Smart Cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32-bit CardBus standards. The - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 48
it using the "Removing a 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 fully inserted. 3. Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the PC card. Usually connectors can only be - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 49
, 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 adapter), Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick Pro Duo (with - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 50
4 Using the Notebook PC Modem and Network Connections The built-in modem and cannot be installed later as an upgrade. Modem and/or network can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA). IMPORTANT! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 51
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 Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 52
20Mbps) 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-intervention is required. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 53
PC AC Power System The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. The AC Adapter - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 54
. When the AC power is connected, charging status will be shown. 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 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 55
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 mode is the lowest - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 56
button • Any key • Power 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 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 57
reliability. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Hard Disk Drive Upgrades Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 58
4 Using the Notebook PC 58 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 59
Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Notebook PC Information 59 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 60
optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Hub (Optional) Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable. USB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive (Optional) The slim combo drive - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 61
802.11a/b) wireless LAN adapter that fits into a Notebook PC's PCMCIA Type II slot with Cardbus support. The USB version is single band (IEEE 802.11b) but supports any computer (Notebook or Desktop) with a USB port. Wireless LAN (Cardbus Card) USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 62
Safely Remove Hardware) on the taskbar before disconnecting 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 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 63
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 a video projector to this port. A Appendix External Audio Connections The Notebook PC provides easy access - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 64
high-end digital equipment and should be marked "DV" for Digital Video port. 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 setup "Security". A third party lock such as the - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 65
. 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 AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 66
Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model 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 Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 67
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 Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 68
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 Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 69
memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer's read-only memory by loading it into system memory. When the manual instructs you to "boot" memory without interrupting the CPU. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to support - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 70
replacing audio CD, videotape, laserdisc, CD-ROM, and perhaps even video game cartridges. DVD has widespread 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 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 71
scanning device found in most grocery stores or lasers used in optical drives. CLASS 2 AND CLASS 3A: Class 2 and Class 3A lasers PC cards come in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II decoder cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. The Notebook PC supports - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 72
using the function keys. The timeout setting of both Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS Setup. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF. System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 73
A Appendix 73 - Asus Z71A | Z71 Hardware user''s Manual for English Edition (E1825d) - Page 74
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 Retailer Telephone Display Size: _________ Purchase Date: _________ Serial Number Hard Disk Drive
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