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Notebook PC Hardware User’s Manual O F F O N A S U S F 5 E N T E R T A I N M E N T S Y S T E M E X P R E S S E2915 / Oct 2006.
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5 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC.
6 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Y ou are reading the Notebook PC User ’ s Manual. This User’ s Manual provides informa- tion on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User ’ s Manuals: 1.
7 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 qualied personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
8 1 Introducing the Notebook PC CAUTION! There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items plac ed on conveyor belt s), magnet ic detector s (used on people walki ng through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items).
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. C on ne ct th e AC P ow er A da pt er Press the power button and release.
10 1 Introducing the Notebook PC.
1 1 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.
12 2 Knowing the Parts T op Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. NOT E: The keyboard will be different for each territory .
13 Knowing the Parts 2 2 3 4 5 1 7 8 9 Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Details are described in section 3. T ouchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse.
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 W ARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handlin g the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation.
15 Knowing the Parts 2 2 3 4 1 8 6 7 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 pack secured.
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 O F F O N EXPRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models).
17 Knowing the Parts 2 7 6 5 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 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 .
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.
20 2 Knowing the Parts 1 2 3 Audio Speaker System The bui lt-i n stere o speak er syst em allo ws you to hea r audio wit hout add itio nal att ach ment s. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers).
21 3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and.
22 3 Getting Started IMPORT ANT! 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.
23 Getting Started 3 IMPORT ANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data.
24 3 Getting Started IMPORT ANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility , you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing.
25 Getting Started 3 NO TE : Y ou w ill be wa rne d wh en ba tte ry pow er is low . If you co nt in ue to ign ore th e low ba tte ry war ni ng s, th e Not eb oo k PC ev en tu al ly e nt er s su sp en d mod e ( Wi ndo ws d ef au lt u ses ST R) . W ARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is depleted.
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. T o restart the system manually , click W indow s Start button and select Shut D own and then choose Restart.
27 Getting Started 3 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following denes the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’ s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by rst pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command.
28 3 Getting Started Colored Hot Keys (Cont.) Fn+V : T oggles “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 maximize performance versus battery time.
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 W indows keys on the keyboard as described below . The key with the W indows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the W in- dows desktop.
30 3 Getting Started Switches Switches and Status Indicators ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Battery Mode AC Mode Power4 Gear+ Key The Power4 Gear+ butto n toggl es power savings betwee n vari ous power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time.
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.
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 ashes proportional to the access time. Capital Lock Indicator Indic ates that capita l lock [Caps Lock] is activat ed when lighted.
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 T rack (Fast Forward) & Audio V olume Up During CD play , this button has two functions: T rack: Push once to skip to the next track during CD playing.
34 4 Using the Notebook PC.
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 L.
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 depending on the installed operating system.
37 Using the Notebook PC 4 IMPORT ANT! Do not use any objects in place of your nger to operate the touch - pad or else damage may occur to the touchpad’s surface. Pointing Device The Notebook PC’ s integrated touchpad po inting device is fully compatible with all two/three-but- ton and scrolling knob PS/2 mice.
38 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 corresponding program.
39 Using the Notebook PC 4 Caring for the T ouchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for , it can be easily damaged. T ake note of the following precautions. • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease.
40 4 Using the Notebook PC Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other les to various data storage devices.
41 Using the Notebook PC 4 Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. Whi le the Not eboo k PC’ s powe r is ON, pres s 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 compl etely out.
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.
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) Suppor.
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 26A WG or higher .
45 Using the Notebook PC 4 W ARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-1 1 to digital phone system.
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 .
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48 4 Using the Notebook PC Y ou can launch the Security Platform application from Windows “Control Panel”� Y ou can launch the Security Platform application from Windows “Start” menu� When.
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 T otal Cost of Ownership (TCO). Y ou can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup.
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 congured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states.
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. T o operate: select “Start” | “Shut down”, and “Stand by”.
52 4 Using the Notebook PC.
53 Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information.
54 A Appendix Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Flash Memory Disk A USB ash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1.44MB oppy disk and provide storage up to sev era l hund red meg aby tes, highe r tran sfer speed s, and gre ater dura bili ty.
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.
56 A Appendix Glossary ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.
57 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 .
58 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 before eye damage occurs.
59 Appendix A TPM (T rusted Platform Module) (on selected models) The TPM is a security hardware device on the system board that will hold computer-generated keys for encryption. It is a hardware-based solution that can help avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data.
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 title s, you must install your own DVD viewer softwar e. Optional DVD viewer software may be purch ased with this Notebook PC.
61 Appendix A Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JA TE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, T aiwan), 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 telephone network (PSTN).
62 A Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy (Cont.) This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard . Country Applied More T esting Austria 1 Y es No Belgium Y es No Czech Republic No No.
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 • Thi s dev ice mu st ac cept any in terf ere nce re cei ved, incl udin g inte rfe renc e tha t may cause undes ire d ope rati on.
64 A Appendix R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufcient for the R&TTE (Radio & T elecommunications T erminal Equipment) directive: • Essential requirements as in [Article 3] • Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.
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.
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 voltag.
67 Appendix A Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) CAUTIO N! Danger of explo sion if batte ry is incorrec tly replaced. Replac e only with the same or equiva - lent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer ’ s instructions.
68 A Appendix Service warning label W ARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specied 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 service provider .
69 Appendix A Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem).
70 A Appendix Owner’s Name: ___________________________ Owner’s T elephone: ______________ Manufacturer: _______________ Model: ___________ Serial Number: ______________ Display Size: ___________ .
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