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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...

8 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 an...

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 5 4 7 8 9 6 1 2 3 Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. The keyboard differs for each territory. 2 Knowing the Parts Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

14 Bottom Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 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 ...

1 Knowing the Parts 2 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 1 Battery Pack The battery p...

1 Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. OFF ON EXPRESS 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 2 Knowing the Parts LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local ne...

1 Knowing the Parts 2 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot. (...

18 Right Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 2 Knowing the Parts 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 vi...

19 Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. HDMI 1 2 4 3 5 6 Knowing the Parts 2 1 Kensington ® Lock Port The Kensington ® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington ® compatible Notebook PC security products. These se...

20 2 Knowing the Parts HDMI Port 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 sta...

21 Front Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 1 2 Knowing the Parts 2 Audio Speaker The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital aud...

24 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...

2 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 m...

2 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 T...

2 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 P...

28 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 de- pleted. Suspend-to-Disk (STD) is not the sa...

29 IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. IMPORTANT! DO NOT use emergency shutdown while data is being written; doing so can result in loss or destruc- tion of your data. Emergency Shutdown In case your operating sy...

0 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 (not...

1 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...

4 Switches Switches and Status Indicators Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear eXtreme key 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. Applying or removing the power adapter wil...

Status Indicators Front 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 drain...

Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e.g. A, B, C). When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will be in the lower case form (e.g. a,b,c). Number Lock ...

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 skip to the next trac...

9 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing DeviceStorage Devices Expansion Card 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) Antenna Connections (on selected m...

40 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...

41 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...

42 The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the sur- face too hard. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touch- pad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared ...

4 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 Card One 26pin Express...

44 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. Mak...

4 Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub. CD-R 1 2 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 p...

4 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 th...

4 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 e...

49 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 yo...

0 The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, net- work can be installed as an expansion card. Connections 4 Using the Notebook PC When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in sus- pend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the ...

1 OFF ON EXPRESS 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, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BA...

2 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...

2. Press [FN F2] repeatedly until Wireless LAN ON or WLAN & Bluetooth ON is 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...

4 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 ...

A-1 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 a...

A Appendix A-2 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 trans - fer speeds...

Appendix A A-3 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...

Appendix A A-5 “RESET” may be necessary after changing batteries. Repeat steps if necessary. 5. Click Next when the Bluetooth mouse is ready. 6. A list of nearby Bluetooth devices will be shown. Select the Bluetooth mouse and click Next � 7. Select “Don’t use a passkey” and click Next � 9. Click Fin...

A Appendix A-6 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...

Appendix A A-7 System BIOS Settings Boot Device 2. Select each item and press [ Enter ] to select a device. 1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority. Security Setting 1. On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. 2. Type in a password and press [ Enter ]. 3. ...

Appendix A A-9 System BIOS Settings (cont.) RAID Function Support (on selected model) For models support RAID function, you must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from the built-in hard disk drives. WARNING! Building a RAID set will clear all your data on both the ...

A Appendix A-10 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 exis...

Appendix A A-11 Hardware Problem - Power ON/OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC. Diagnostics: 1. Power On by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Able to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5. Power ON by Adapter only...

A Appendix A-12 Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be an “Open policy file error” message. A. Reinstall the latest version “Power4 Gear” utility to solve your problem. It is available on the ASUS website. Unknown Reason - Blue screen with white text ...

A Appendix A-14 Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Symantec’s Norton Internet Security (NIS) 1. Sometimes NIS will show an alert to stop a Trojan virus from a local IP address. This problem can be solved by making sure the virus definition file is the latest one and regularly updating the virus d...

Appendix A A-15 11. Insufficient privilege message. Many settings, including disabling or uninstalling NIS, require you to be logged into Windows with Administrator privileges. Log Off and switch to a user account with Administrator privileges. Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) 9. Windows Firewa...

A Appendix 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 you...

Appendix A A-17 Windows Vista Software Recovery (Cont.) Using DVD (on selected models) The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory. The Recovery DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores yo...

A Appendix 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 s...

Appendix A A-19 CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called “Processor,” actually functions as the “brain” of the computer. It inter - prets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the c...

A Appendix 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 control...

Appendix A A-21 Glossary (Cont.) 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 lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system re - mains idle for a specified amount of time or manually usin...

A Appendix 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, Sp...

Appendix A 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 swi...

A Appendix 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 N...

Appendix A 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 ca...

A Appendix 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...

Appendix A 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 throug...

A Appendix 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 u...

Appendix A 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. (Engl...

A Appendix 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...

A Appendix A-32 Notebook 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: _...

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