Asus VX5- User Manual

About This User’s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC ...

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. IMPORTANT! Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. W...

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 can send your Notebook PC and ...

9 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed infor - mation on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter IMPORTANT! When opening, DO NOT force the display panel down to the table...

11 2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook...

12 3 4 6 5 10 7 9 11 1 2 8 12 13 Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. The keyboard differs for each territory. 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 it is easier on the eyes. ...

1 9 Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in sec - tion 3. 2 Knowing the Parts Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in sec - tion 3. Illuminate Keybo...

1 Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 2 1 3 5 4 6 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when han- dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal du...

1 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Compartment Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to faster processors in the future. Some models feature a ULV design for compactness and may not be upgraded. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on up...

1 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drives are secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibili...

1 Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. E-SATA HDMI 1 2 9 1 2 2 Knowing the Parts USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk dr...

19 HDMI Port (on selected models) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital tel - evision (DTV). Supports st...

20 Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanne...

21 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Note - book 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 market - ing specifications for details on ...

22 Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 2 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows us...

23 Power (DC) Input The supplied power 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 pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter....

26 IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Note- book 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 servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC a...

27 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 Note- book PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this ...

28 WARNING! For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. Battery Care ...

29 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 turning OFF your Notebook ...

30 You will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Note- book PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). WARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is depleted. STR is not the same as power OFF. STR...

1 IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customi...

32 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 chassis temperature (no...

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. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may v...

Microsoft Windows Keys Getting Started The other key, that looks like a Windows menu with a small pointer, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the W...

Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The fol - lowing defines the meaning of each multimedia control key on the Notebook PC. Use the [Fn] key in combination with the arrow keys for CD control functio...

Switches Switches and Status Indicators SPEED Getting Started Light Sensor Key Pressing this key activates the light sensor which measures the amount of ambient light and changes the illumination of the LCD display accordingly. Touchpad Lock Key Pressing this button will lock (disable) the built-in ...

39 Status Indicators Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery’s power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC’s battery is charging when AC power is connected. OFF: The Notebook PC’s battery is charged or completely drained....

1 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing DeviceStorage Devices Optical drive Flash memory card reader Hard disk driveMemory (RAM)Connections Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Photos and icons in this manual are used for arti...

42 IMPORTANT! DO NOT use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touchpad 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 PS/2 mice. The touchpad i...

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

The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it...

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 • Flash memory reader • Optical drive • Hard disk drive Expansion Ca...

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 other mecha - nisms. Make s...

Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub. CD-R 2 1 The emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in pla...

Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in the ...

49 Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replace - able hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk ...

1 Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 3 (This is only an example.) 3 (This is only an example.) Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for you...

52 The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, net- work can be installed as an expansion card. Connections Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. Network Connection Connect a network cable, wit...

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. Implementing the IEEE 802.11 s...

2. Press [FN+F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown. Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 4. Right click on the network icon and select Connect to a network . 3. You should see the “Not Connected” network icon. 5. Select “Show Wireless” if you have...

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 be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. If your Notebook PC did not come with bu...

Optical Mouse (on selected models) The optical mouse is a standard mouse with some added software features for easier controls when using the Notebook PC. Default mouse button assignments 1 2 Forward ButtonBack Button Use both buttons with your web browser or with other applications. Scrolling Wheel...

Connecting the optical mouse 1. Press the eject. 2. Take out the wireless dongle stored in the optical mouse. 3. Connect the wireless dongle to a USB port on the Notebook PC and you can start using the optical mouse. Ensure that you install batteries to the optical mouse before using. Configuring th...

59 Antenna Connections (on selected models) This page shows multimedia connections for TV Tuner Models. TV and radio features require built-in modules only on selected models. DTV antenna connection Connect the provided digital TV antenna to the Notebook PC using the cable adapter. The digital TV an...

Appendix Optional Accessorie s & Connection s Operating System and Softwar e System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solution s Windows Software Recovery GlossaryDeclarations and Safety Statement s Notebook PC Information Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and d...

A-2 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 provide storage up to several hundred megabytes, higher transfer speeds, and greater durability. When used in...

A-3 Appendix A Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the ext...

A-4 A Appendix Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional) This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices in Windows operating system. 3. Select Add a Bluetooth Device on the taskbar menu. 3c. If launched from the Control Panel, click Add from this screen. 1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessar...

A-5 Appendix A “RESET” may be necessary after changing batteries. Repeat steps if necessary. 5. Select Bluetooth Mouse and click Next to con - tinue. 6. The pairing starts. 7. The Bluetooth mouse has been successfully paired with the Notebook PC. Click Close to fin - ish the setup. RE S E T OF F O N...

A-6 A Appendix Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applica - tions to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of t...

A-7 Appendix A 2. Select each item and press [Enter] to select a device. Security Setting To set the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password . 2. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Re-type to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Password is t...

A-8 System BIOS Settings (cont.) Password Check Select whether to ask for a password during bootup (Always) or only when entering the BIOS setup utility (Setup). Select the level of access to allow the “User Pass - word” to have in the BIOS setup utility. User Access Level Save Changes If you want t...

A-9 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs. 1. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact y...

A-10 Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Hardware Problem - Battery Battery maintenance. 1. Register the Notebook PC for a one-year-warranty using the following website: http://member.asus.com/login.aspx?SLanguage=en-us 2. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the Notebook PC with the AC adap...

A-11 Hardware Problem - Wireless Card How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager . You will see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the “Network Adapter” item. Mechanical Problem - FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan al...

A-12 Unknown Reason - Blue screen with white text A blue screen with white text appears after system bootup. 1. Remove additional memory. If additional memory was installed after purchase, power OFF, re - move the additional memory, and power ON to see if the problem is due to incompatible memory. 2...

A-13 Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC’s exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC.3. Use the “Eas...

A-16 Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory. The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook ...

A-17 Appendix A Windows Vista Software Recovery (Cont.) Using DVD (on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the...

A-18 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) This table is for general reference only and should not b...

A-20 Glossary (Cont.) Laser Classifications As lasers became more numerous and more widely used, the need to warn users of laser hazards became apparent. To meet this need, laser classifications were established. Current classification levels vary from optically safe, requiring no controls (Class 1)...

A-22 Declarations and Safety Statements Region Definitions Region 1 Canada, US, US Territories Region 2 Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden...

A-23 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 switched telep...

A-24 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 Applicabl...

A-25 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 undesire...

A-26 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 [Article...

A-27 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 Channels 10 through 13 inclus...

A-28 UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electri - cally 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 in acco...

A-29 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) (Japanese) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery 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) ATTENZ...

A-30 Service warning label WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those speci- fied in the user’s 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 pr...