Asus F5SR- User Manual

Introducing the Notebook PC 1 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 ...

1 Introducing the Notebook PC CAUTION! There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walking through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). You ...

9 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 informa- tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter Press the power button and release. (In Wind...

11 2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

12 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 1 4 5 8 7 9 3 2 6 (continued on next page) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

13 Knowing the Parts 2 2 3 4 5 1 9 Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Details are described in section 3. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A ...

14 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 4 5 6 7 8 3 2 WARNING! 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 operation. High tem...

15 Knowing the Parts 2 2 3 4 1 6 5 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC. Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery p...

16 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 2 3 4 1 OFF ON EXPRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will...

1 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 2 3 1 2 3 1 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. You can also eject the optical drive tray through any softwa...

19 Knowing the Parts 2 4 5 Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 3 2 4 5 Kensington ® Lock Port The Kensington ® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington ® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security pro...

20 2 Knowing the Parts 1 2 3 Audio Speaker System The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphone...

22 3 Getting Started IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servic- ing. Seek servicing if you suspec...

23 Getting Started 3 IMPORTANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer fo...

24 3 Getting Started IMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turn- in...

25 Getting Started 3 NOTE: You will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually 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...

26 3 Getting Started Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating 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 Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choo...

2 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. ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM...

2 3 Getting Started Colored Hot Keys (Cont.) Fn+V: Toggles “ASUS Life Frame” software application. Battery Mode AC Mode Power4 Gear+ (Fn+Space Bar): The Power4 Gear+ button toggles power savings be- tween various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to m...

29 Getting Started 3 NOTE: The arrow symbols are illustrated here for your reference. They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here. 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 th...

30 3 Getting Started Switches Switches and Status Indicators ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Battery Mode AC Mode 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 ver...

31 Getting Started 3 Switches (Cont.) Switches and Status Indicators ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Use the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. In Windows XP, this button can also...

32 3 Getting Started Status Indicators Front ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM 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. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [C...

33 Getting Started 3 CD Play/Pause During CD stop, begins CD play. During CD play, pauses CD play. CD Stop During CD stop: Ejects the CD tray. During CD play: Stops CD play. CD Skip to Next Track (Fast Forward) & Audio Volume Up During CD play, this button has two functions: Track: Push once to ...

34 4 Using the Notebook PC Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

35 4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory reader Hard disk drive Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection Bluetooth Wireless Connection Power Management Modes Downloaded from LpManual.com Manu...

36 4 Using the Notebook PC Operating System This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed operat- ing system such as Microsoft Windows XP . The choices and languages will depend on the territory. The levels of hardware and software support may vary d...

3 Using the Notebook PC 4 IMPORTANT! Do not use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touch - pad or else damage may occur to the touchpad’s surface. Pointing Device The Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-but- ton and scrolling knob ...

3 4 Using the Notebook PC Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select. Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute, press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the co...

39 Using the Notebook PC 4 Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of the following precautions.• Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. • Do not touch the touchpad if your fin...

40 4 Using the Notebook PC Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • Expansion Card • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive Expansi...

41 Using the Notebook PC 4 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 ...

42 4 Using the Notebook PC A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD. Using the proper software, a CD-RW...

43 Using the Notebook PC 4 MS (Memory Stick) Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG MS (Memory Stick) Select MS (Memory Stick) Magic Gate (MG) MS (Memory Stick) MS adapter MMC (Multimedia Card) SD (Secure Digital) Supported Memory Types IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, format- ...

44 4 Using the Notebook PC NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, modem and/or network can be installed as an expansion card. CAUTION: For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher. (see Glossary for more inform...

45 Using the Notebook PC 4 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 will occur! Example of the Notebook PC connected t...

46 4 Using the Notebook PC These are examples of the Notebook PC connected to a Wireless Network� Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Access Point Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter. Imp...

4 Using the Notebook PC 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * # 8 0 9 g p t j a d m ? w + a/ A ㄅ ㄉ ㄚ ㄓ ㄗ ㄢ ㄦ ㄕ ㄙ ㄤ ㄨ ㄖ ㄥ ㄩ ㄔ ㄘ ㄣ ㄧ ㄍ ㄐ ㄞ ㄎ ㄑ ㄟ ㄆ ㄊ ㄛ ㄏ ㄒ ㄠ ㄡ ㄇ ㄜ ㄋ ㄌ ㄈ ㄝ Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Blue- tooth-ena...

4 4 Using the Notebook PC You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows “Control Panel”� You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows “Start” menu� When the Security Platform is running, this icon will show in the Windows taskbar� You can choose to initialize or mana...

49 Using the Notebook PC 4 Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI pow...

50 4 Using the Notebook PC Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the...

51 Using the Notebook PC 4 “Stand by” is the same as Suspend-to-RAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. To operate: select “Start” | “Shut down”, and “Stand by”. “...

53 Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

54 A Appendix Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1.44MB floppy disk and provide storage up to several hundred megabytes, higher transfer speeds, an...

55 Appendix A Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

56 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) NOTE: This table is for general reference only a...

5 Appendix A 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 compute...

5 A Appendix CLASS 2 & CLASS 3A: Class 2 and Class 3A lasers emit visible, continuous-wave (CW) optical ra- diation levels slightly above the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) level. Although these lasers can cause eye damage, their brightness usually causes observers to look away or blink befo...

60 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-...

61 Appendix A Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switc...

62 A Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy (Cont.) This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied More Testing Austria 1 Yes No Belgium Yes No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark 1 Yes Yes Finland Yes No France Yes No Germany Yes No Greece Yes No Hungary No Not ...

63 Appendix A Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause ...

64 A Appendix R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient for the R&TTE (Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment) directive:• Essential requirements as in [Article 3] • Protection requirements for health and safety as in...

65 Appendix A France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz NOTE: Channels 10 th...

66 A Appendix UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used i...

6 A Appendix Service warning label WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disas- semble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized se...

0 A Appendix Owner’s Name: ___________________________ Owner’s Telephone: ______________ Manufacturer: _______________ Model: ___________ Serial Number: ______________ Display Size: ___________ Resolution: _____________Memory Size: ______________ Retailer: _________________Location: ___________ Purc...

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