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User Manual - Page 1
... ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.
Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
Limitation of Liability
Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS' part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS...
User Manual - Page 3
... an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment...
User Manual - Page 4
.... Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English)
ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria...or disassembly is prohibited.
CDRH Regulations
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food...controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in...
User Manual - Page 8
... 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 only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers.
Notebook PC Optical Drive...
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... Care ...27
Operating Systems ...27 Support Software ...27
Power Connection ...29 Powering ON The Notebook PC 29 The Power-On Self Test (POST 29
Power Management - "Stand By" & "Hibernate 30 Power Management ...30 Restarting or Rebooting 31 Powering OFF the Notebook PC 32
Using the Keyboard ...33 Colored Hot Keys ...33 Microsoft Windows™ Keys 34 Keyboard as a Numeric...
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... Control ...45 Pointing Device ...46 Using the Pointing device 46 Optical Drive ...48
PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 50 32-bit CardBus Support 50 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA 51 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA 51 Network Connection (Gigabit Support 52 Modem Connection ...53 Wireless LAN Connection (optional 55
Notebook PC Upgrades ...56 System Memory Expansion 56 Hard Disk Drive Upgrades 56 Processor...
User Manual - Page 14
... your Notebook PC.
1. Install the battery pack
1 2
2. Connect the AC Power Adapter
[2] [3]
[1]
3. Open the Display Panel
4. Turn ON the Notebook PC
[1]
[2]
[2]
Pry the latch with your thumb and lift the display panel up at the same time. You should hold the base with your other hand.
Press the power button and release.
(In Windows XP, this button...
User Manual - Page 18
... are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows™ operating system.
Cursor Stick and Buttons
The cursor stick with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation.
LED Status Indicators
Status...
User Manual - Page 20
... the Parts
Battery Lock
The spring loaded latch (lock 2) automatically locks the battery pack when inserted but must be reinforced with a manually operated latch (lock 1). Usage details are described in the battery section later in this manual.
Memory Compartment
The memory compartment contains an expansion slot for additional memory. Memory installation or upgrades must be done by an authorized...
User Manual - Page 21
... Parts
Left Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.
Wireless LAN Audio Volume
Switch
Control
Docking Port
Flash Memory Reader Mic Input
Battery Pack
Air Vents
Reset Button
LAN Port
Modem Port USB
Head Out
Port
Battery Pack
The battery pack is normally kept attached to the Notebook PC, but can be swapped with...
User Manual - Page 28
... 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...
User Manual - Page 30
... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST). The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system. This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If...
User Manual - Page 37
...Wireless LAN Indicator
When the internal wireless LAN is enabled using the switch on the left side, this indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN.
UNLOCK
The keys on the front edge of the Notebook PC can be locked to prevent accidental operation of the multimedia player... a power indicator for the multimedia player keys....playing games.
Power Indicator
The ...
User Manual - Page 47
... to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip. The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the pointing device. Cursor and button functions can be altered using software, but this section will refer to Microsoft Windows default settings.
Cursor Movement Left Click Middle Button Right Click...
User Manual - Page 50
... on the CD.
Listening to Audio CD
The optical drives 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...
User Manual - Page 53
...). 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! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems...
User Manual - Page 57
... CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC.
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User Manual - Page 64
..., 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 AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard...
User Manual - Page 68
... 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...
User Manual - Page 71
...), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM).
ROM (Read Only Memory)
ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware) used in certain computer components. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be reprogrammed with new programs (or BIOS).
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 put in their...