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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual EXPRESS E2422 / Feb 2006 - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 2
Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Parts 11 Top Side...12 Bottom Side...14 Left Side...16 Right Side...18 Front Side...19 Rear Side... - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 3
Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC 31 Operating System...32 Support Software 32 Pointing Device...33 Using the Touchpad 33 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 34 Caring for the Touchpad 35 Storage Devices...36 ExpressCard...36 Optical Drive... - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 4
Contents - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 5
1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 6
Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. These notes - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 7
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 use strong - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 8
1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 9
1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed informa- tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 10
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10 - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 12
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 6 3 4 5 NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 12 - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 13
2 Knowing the Parts 1 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 of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - 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 2 3 4 5 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 15
unit. 3 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to setup required after the memory is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 16
simultaneously on a single computer, with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 5 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 17
the Parts 6 Modem Port The RJ-11 modem port with two pins is smaller than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable. The internal modem supports up to 56K V.90 transfers. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. IMPORTANT! The built-in modem - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 18
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 reader that can read many flash memory cards as specified later in this manual. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 19
on a single computer, with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 7 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 20
2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hotplugging capabilities like USB. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100 - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - 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 S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 22
Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages and the AC-DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 23
3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 24
is turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the display. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn ON the Notebook POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 25
3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which al- lows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery. A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - 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 In - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 27
Special Keyboard Functions 3 Getting Started 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 S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - 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, activates the - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 29
Switches and Status Indicators Switches 3 Getting Started Power4 Gear+ Key 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 are using an AC power - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 30
3 Getting Started Status Indicators Above keyboard Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth. When the built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 31
4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System Pointing Device Storage Devices PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Optical Drive Hard Disk Drive Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection Bluetooth Wireless Connection Power Management Modes 31 - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 32
all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre-installed. The support CD does not include the operating system itself. The support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 33
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 required for - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 34
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 S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 35
4 Using the Notebook PC 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 S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 36
disk drive ExpressCard One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. This new interface the "Removing an ExpressCard" needed by the ExpressCard. Usually connectors instructions below. can only be inserted in one orientation. Look 2. - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 37
Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 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 - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 38
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 S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 39
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 replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Poor handling - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 40
(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. Example of the Notebook PC connected - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 41
connector is the larger of the two. Network cable with RJ-45 connectors WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-11 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 42
earlier IEEE 802.11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 43
ㄖㄥ # ㄩ ㄕㄙw 9 ㄤㄨ m6 ㄓㄗ d 3 ㄢㄦ ? 0+ ㄏㄒ 8 ㄠㄡ j ㄎㄑㄟ 5 aㄍㄐㄞ 2 4 Using the Notebook PC Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 44
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 suspend mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the [Fn][F1] keys. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 45
Power State Summary 4 Using the Notebook PC STATE "Stand by" STR ("Stand by") (Suspend-to-RAM) STD ("Hibernate") (Suspend-to-Disk) Soft OFF ENTRY EVENT • "Stand by" through Windows Start button • Timer as set though "Power Management" in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Hotkey (see " - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 46
4 Using the Notebook PC 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 mode - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 47
Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information 47 - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 48
A Appendix Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as 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 Keyboard and - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 49
Optional Connections (Cont.) 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. USB Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook PC features an optional USB-interface disk drive that accepts - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 50
A bit can have one of two values: 0 or 1. Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the manual instructs you to "boot" your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer. "Reboot" means to restart your computer. When using Windows 95 or - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 51
. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer's operating system to communicate with devices same bus. The newer 1394b interface can support twice the speed and will appear in future models when peripherals support higher speeds. It is very likely that - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 52
A Appendix Kensington® Locks Kensington® locks (or compatible) allow the Notebook PC to be secured usually using a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. Laser - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 53
PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys. The time-out setting of both Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS Setup. The Power LED blinks - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 54
A Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements DVD-ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In 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 - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 55
successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Overview On terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, if - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 56
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 S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 57
. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 58
. FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement Installation and use of this wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the documentation provided with the product. Use only with the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 59
A Appendix Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America Japan Europe ETSI 2.412-2.462 GHz 2.412-2.484 GHz 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Ch01 through Ch14 Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 60
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 use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 61
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 di tipo uguale - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 62
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 S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 63
A Appendix CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 63 - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 64
A Appendix Leather Care Information Try to avoid leaving the leather Notebook PC in direct sunlight, like the dashboard of your car, or else the color will fade. Do not use paint thinner or other chemicals to remove marks or spots. They will lighten the color and make a small spot worse. There are - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 65
A Appendix IV. Wet Leather 1. An important key to keeping leather in top-notch condition is to treat wet leather before it has a chance to dry. 2. Remove any dirt, mud, or other stains immediately, then condition it while the pores are still fully responsive. It is critical to remember that leather - Asus S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 66
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 S6F Leather Collection | S6 Hardware User's Manual for English Edtion (E242 - Page 67
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