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ASUS A1F Series Notebook User Manual English Version. - Page 7
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Support Software 27 Power Connection 28
Powering ON The Notebook PC 29
The Power-On Self Test (POST 29 Save-to-Disk Partition 30
Restarting or Rebooting 30
Powering OFF the Notebook PC 30
Status Indicators and Instant Launch Keys 31
CD Control Buttons and Indicator 32
Using the Keyboard 33
Colored Hot Keys 33
Microsoft Windows™...
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... the BIOS software.
6. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information.
Notes For This Manual
This User's Manual was created using Macintosh versions of Adobe® PageMaker™ 6.52, Adobe® Photoshop™ 5.5, Adobe® Illustrator® 8.0, and Macromedia® Freehand™ 8.0.1. The body text type used in this manual is "Times" (MAC) or...
ASUS A1F Series Notebook User Manual English Version. - Page 17
... a source for general note taking, voicemail recording, or for use with Internet phone software. See "Left Side" for external microphone connection.
Status LEDs (top)
The Notebook PC has status LEDs above the keyboard to display storage device access, number lock, and capital lock statuses. Details are described later in this manual.
Instant Launch Keys
Three keys above the...
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... is no installed battery. Slow flash means the battery power is low and requires charging. Quick flashing means that the battery pack cannot be charged and needs a replacement.
CD Control Buttons & CD Indicator
(described in section 3)
Email Indicator
Flashes when there is one or more new email(s) in your email program's inbox. This function requires software setup and...
ASUS A1F Series Notebook User Manual English Version. - Page 20
.../DVD CD/DVD ROM Drive Eject Emergency
Eject
PS/2 Port Hard Disk
Kensington®
Drive (in tray) Lock Port
The following describes the components on the right side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustration above.
Floppy Disk Drive and Floppy Eject
This is a standard 1.44MB floppy disk drive with Japanese 3-mode floppy support. Floppy disk activity should be seen...
ASUS A1F Series Notebook User Manual English Version. - Page 27
... provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support CD is necessary, contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities.
The support CD contains 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...
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... that allows you to select bootup from "Legacy Devices", "Hard Drive", "ATAPI CD-ROM Drive", or enter BIOS setup. Use the up and down cursors to make your selection and press [Enter] to execute.
WARNING! Never turn OFF or reset your Notebook PC while the hard disk or floppy disk is in use and the activity LED is...
ASUS A1F Series Notebook User Manual English Version. - Page 30
... system memory of the Notebook PC. To check whether a Save-toDisk partition exist on your hard drive, run FDISK.EXE located in Windows' command directory or Windows rescue floppy disk. You can also compare your working partition's size with the hard drive's size as shown in BIOS setup. See the Drivers and Utilities Support CD User's Manual for detailed usage instructions.
WARNING...
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..., mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software. See the Driver & Utility Guide for information on drivers and utilities for the touchpad.
Touchpad Right... The touchpad's primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip. The following illustrations demonstrate ...
ASUS A1F Series Notebook User Manual English Version. - Page 44
... DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles, you must install the provided MPEG2 video decoder software and the DVD viewer software included on the DVD module driver support CD. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs.
Definitions
DVD, which stands for Digital Versatile Disc, is the next generation of optical disc storage...
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... CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drive can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio. You can adjust the volume through the volume control knob...
ASUS A1F Series Notebook User Manual English Version. - Page 50
...). RJ-45 network cables are found connecting network computers to network hubs or switches usually found in business environments.
NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. Modem and/or network can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA).
WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do...
ASUS A1F Series Notebook User Manual English Version. - Page 52
... with other systems equipped with an infrared port. You must set these modes in the BIOS before you start to install the IR driver and file-transferring applications. FIR (Fast Infrared) supports up to 4Mbps and SIR (Serial Infrared) supports up to 115.2Kbps. See the Drivers and Utilities Support CD User's Manual for detailed setup instructions.
Guidelines for using IR communication
Follow...
ASUS A1F Series Notebook User Manual English Version. - Page 55
... installing Windows 98 using a BIOS dated 12/1/1999 or later, ACPI is automatically installed. Older Notebook PCs requires an updated BIOS (dated 12/1/1999 or later) along with a reinstall of Windows 98 to utilize ACPI features.
Suspend Mode
In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are...
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.... There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from your authorized retailer to ensure compatibility and reliability. The memory module must be installed by a certified Notebook PC technician.
CAUTION! This Notebook PC does not support EDO DRAM.
Processor Upgrades
Visit your authorized service center or retailer for...
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... in DOS mode. It will not work with DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from your hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy.
3. Reboot your computer from the floppy disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the boot...
ASUS A1F Series Notebook User Manual English Version. - Page 63
... the BIOS update, press to start the update. 7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. The boot block will be updated automatically only when necessary. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will prevent your system from booting up. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
ASUS A1F Series Notebook User Manual English Version. - Page 64
... stores the BIOS software and can be updated using the provided utility as described in Flash Memory Writer Utility. This Section will guide you through the BIOS setup program by providing clear explanations for all the options. A default configuration has already been set. If you are either installing new devices or expanding main memory, you will need to enter the BIOS Setup to reconfigure...
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... shown below.
Plug & Play O/S
[Yes]
I/O Device Configuration
Processor Serial Number
[Disabled]
TV Display Type
[NTSC]
Boot Up NumLock Status Quick Power On Self Test
[Off] [Enabled]
Item Specific Help
Select 'Yes' if you are using Plug & Play capable operating system. Select 'No' if you need the BIOS to configure non-bootable devices.
Plug & Play O/S [Yes]
This field gives...
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... and address assignment.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
The CPU, sometimes called "Processor," actually functions as the "brain" of the computer. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory.
Device Driver
A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer's operating system to communicate with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer...