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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2014 / Apr 2005 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 2
Manual ...6 Preparing your Notebook PC ...9 2. Knowing the Parts ...11 Front Side ...12 Top Side ...12 Left Side ...14 Right Side ...16 Rear Side ...18 Bottom Side ...19 3. Getting Started ...21 Power System ...22 Using AC Power ...22 Using Battery Operating System ...34 Support Software ...34 2 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 3
Touchpad ...37 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) ...38 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ...38 Storage Devices ...39 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket ...39 Optical ...46 Notebook PC Upgrades ...48 Processor Upgrades ...49 System Fans and Processor ...49 Thermal Power Control ...49 Remove this fan set to access the - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 4
Contents 4 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 5
1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 6
sections of this User's Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on ' s Man ual Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 7
as described in this manual, refer 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 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 8
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 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 9
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. Unlock the battery power. UnLock Lock 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 2 3. Open the Display Panel 1 Display release latch - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 10
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 12
2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 13
Knowing the Parts Microphone 2 The built-in microphone provides a source for general note taking, voice mail recording, or for use with Internet phone software. An external microphone connection - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 14
. Battery Power Switch The battery power switch allows locking the battery pack power for safe transportation, storage, upgrades, or adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 15
Knowing the Parts USB Port (2.0/1.1) 2 The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, video cameras, newer monitors acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that peripherals can be connected or - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 16
network adapters. 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 Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 17
the Parts 1394 Port high-end digital equipment and should be marked "DV" for Digital Video port. Infrared Port (IrDA) The infrared (IrDA) communication port mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can have wireless connection to a network - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 18
2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to video projection device. You can choose between simultaneouly or single display. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for high quality displays or use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for standard video devices. This port supports - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 19
Card Holder Bottom cover removal tab Air Vents Air Vents Air Vents Bottom cover screws are circled in this illustration. One screw is located on the rear side. Bottom Panel Screws This notebook PC contains easy to install/upgrade PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. OPEN Air Vents - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 20
2 Knowing the Parts 20 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - 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 Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 22
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-DC adapter. NOTE: This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 23
cells housed together. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer. Installing and - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 24
is turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the display. The screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be correct message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 25
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). Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it can be recharged. Fully - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 26
, 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 Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart. (Screens are different depending on security settings.) Powering OFF the - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 27
Getting Started 3 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. NOTE: The Hot Key locations - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 28
3 Getting Started Microsoft Windows™ Keys There are two special Windows™ keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows™ Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows™ desktop. The other key, that looks like a Windows™ menu with a small cursor, - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 29
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 modes in the - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 30
3 Getting Started Status Indicators (top-right) Capital Lock Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e.g. A, B, C). When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will be in the - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 31
: ON: When turned ON or OFF - The Notebook PC's battery is charging when AC power is connected. Off: The Notebook PC's battery is charged or completely drained. Blinking: When turned ON - battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is not connected. Bluetooth Indicator The Bluetooth indicator - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 32
3 Getting Started CD Player Control Buttons and 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 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - 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 Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 34
guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support CD that provides BIOS, drivers and 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 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 35
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 required for working with some application software. IMPORTANT! Do not use any objects in place of your - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 36
4 Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations 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 the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will change color. The following 2 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 37
Using the Notebook PC 4 Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the cursor to the desired location, then release the button. Or, you can simply - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 38
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 three - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 39
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 Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 40
4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 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 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 41
the Optical Drive Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the 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 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 42
reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. Supported Memory Types MS adapter MS (Memory Stick) Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG MS (Memory Stick) Magic Gate (MG) MS (Memory Stick) Select MS (Memory Stick) SD / MMC - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 43
the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use. NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection. WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 44
card supported on selected models. This is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ-45 connectors NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 45
battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS ME utilize ACPI, APM is no longer fully supported on this Notebook PC. Suspend Mode In "Stand idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the [Fn][F1] keys. The - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 46
][F1] -- EXIT EVENT • Any device • Battery low Signal from modem port Power button • Any key Power button Battery Extremely Low STR ("Stand by") (Suspend-to- The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 47
Using the Notebook PC 4 Stand by and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows control panel. 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 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 48
PC Notebook PC Upgrades Battery Pack System Clock Battery Optical Drive Hard Disk Drive CPU Fan CPU Memory Banks Chipset Processor Upgrades Some Notebook PC models feature an upgradable processor design for faster performance in the future. Visit an authorized service center or retailer - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 49
Using the Notebook PC 4 Remove the fan system to access the memory banks. 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 49 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 50
Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Only purchase expansion modules maximum compatibility and reliability. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. 1 3 30 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 51
with current capacities up to 100GB. Current IDE hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for upgrades. IMPORTANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 52
4 1 Using the Notebook PC Removing the optical disk drive 1 2 2 52 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 53
Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections DVD-ROM Drive Information Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Safety Statements Notebook PC Information 53 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 54
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 without notice.) 54 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 55
to complement your Notebook PC. Wireless LAN Card or USB Adapter The ASUS WLAN PC Card (WL-107g) is a wireless LAN adapter that fits into a PCMCIA Type II slot durability. When used in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary. USB Communication Cable Attaching optional USB communication - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 56
A Appendix Optional Accessories (Cont.) These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook PC features an optional USB-interface disk drive that accepts a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. The eject button is on - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 57
of a standard desktop PC (some configurations may require additional display driver settings. You can view the Notebook PC display panel while simultaneously external monitor. For large audiences, try you can connect a video projector to this port. External Audio Connections The Notebook PC - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 58
such as hard disk drives, scanners, removable drives, and digital cameras/ video cameras with an 1394 port can all be connected (more 1394 devices can . Securing Your Notebook PC For system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS setup "Security". A third party lock such as the ones by Kensington - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 59
that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content. In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" below. Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 60
successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Overview terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, if - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 61
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 Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 62
the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer's read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be the CPU. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to support bus master IDE mode. 62 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 63
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 eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 64
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, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32bit CardBus standards. The three different PC - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 65
checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, manually using the function keys. The timeout setting of both Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a or 100 are new specifications to improve IDE drivers or reboot. - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 66
that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content. In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" below. Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 67
successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Overview terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, if - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 68
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 Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 69
comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 70
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 use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Use - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 71
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 Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 72
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 Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 73
Appendix A CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 73 - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 74
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. _____ Capacity: _____ Optical Drive Manufacturer: _____ Type: _____ BIOS Version: _____ Date: _____ Accessories: _____ Accessories: _____ Software - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 75
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 infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED ASUS' part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS - Asus Z81S | A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 76
address: General (fax): 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA +1-510-608-4555 Web site address: usa.asus.com Online support: Support (fax): http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx +1-502-933-8713 Technical support General support (tel): +1-502-995-0883 Notebook (tel): +1-510-739-3777 x5110
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