ASUSTeK Computer F94965AGN NOTEBOOK P.C User Manual AD5EA4E5A4E2A5552E706466

ASUSTeK Computer Inc NOTEBOOK P.C AD5EA4E5A4E2A5552E706466

USERS MANUAL 2

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Knowing the Parts 2
Front Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.
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Status Indicators (front)
Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. See indicator details in section 3.
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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 Status Indicators
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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 suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. You may damage both your
battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter.
NOTE: This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending
on territory. If a three-prong plug is provided, you must use a grounded AC outlet or
use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC.
WARNING! THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE
SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY.
Power System
Using AC Power
The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts,
the power adapter and the battery power system.
The power adapter converts AC power from a wall
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that an adapter be used to connect the provided
US-standard AC power cord to a different standard.
Most hotels will provide universal outlets to sup-
port different power cords as well as voltages. It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC
outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country.
TIP: You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem
adapters for almost every country.
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cator on the adapter (if available) will light if the power is within accepted ranges.
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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
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else damage may occur to the Notebook PC.
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To install the battery pack: To remove the battery pack:
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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.
Using Battery Power
The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The battery pack consists of a set
of battery cells housed together. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which
can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Additional battery
packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have
its battery pack installed, use the following procedures to install the battery pack.
Battery Care
The Notebook PC’s battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it can
be recharged. The battery pack’s useful life will depend on your environment temperature, humidity, and
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is higher than the outside temperature. Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life
of the battery. But in any case, the battery pack’s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery
pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC. Because batteries also have a
shelf life, it is not recommended to buy extras for storing.
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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-
ing OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.
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part of the Notebook PC’s test routine and is not a problem with the display.
WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materi-
als that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag.
Powering ON the Notebook PC
The Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. If necessary, you
may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the
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be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives.
The Power-On Self Test (POST)
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tic 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
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by using the BIOS Setup program. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the exist-
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BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. When the
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preloaded with an operating system. This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for
the installation of a new operating system.
Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology
The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk
drive during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires
servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup
your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To run Window’s
disk checking program: (1) right-click any hard disk drive icon in “My Computer”,
(2) choose Properties, (3) click the Tools tab, (4) click Check Now, (5) select a
hard disk drive, (6) select Thorough to also check for physical damages, and (7)
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functions but with greater ease and more features.
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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 (STD) is not the same as power OFF. STD requires a small amount of
power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power
supply (e.g. removing both the power adapter and battery pack).
Right-click the battery icon for
sub-menus. Left-click the battery icon for power
management settings.
Note: Screen captures shown here
are examples only and may not re-
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Move your mouse over the battery icon
for remaining power information.
When the AC power is connected,
charging status will be shown.
WARNING! Do not leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will discharge
over time. If not using a battery pack, it must continued to be charged every three
months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future.
NOTE: The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage
is too high.
Checking Battery Power
The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under
the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately
report the amount of charge left in the battery. A fully-charged battery
pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But
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features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size,
and the size of the display panel.
To check the remaining battery power, move your cursor over the
power icon. The power icon is a “battery” when not using AC power
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more information and settings.
Charging the Battery Pack
Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack
begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter.
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before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power. It takes a few hours to fully charge the
battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is
turned ON. The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is charged.
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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 choose Restart.
Powering OFF
In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC
by clicking Windows Start button and select Shut
Down and then choose Turn off (or Shut down).
For operating systems without proper power man-
agement (DOS, Windows NT), you must close all
applications and exit operating systems and then power OFF by holding the power switch for 2 seconds
(as opposed to 1 second to power ON). Holding the power switch for 2 seconds is necessary in order to
prevent accidental power-OFFs.
IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your
Notebook PC before turning it back ON.
(Screens are different depending on security settings.)
Emergency Shutdown
In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, hold the power button over 4
seconds to shutdown your Notebook PC.
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Special Keyboard Functions
Colored Hot Keys
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key while pressing a key with a colored command.
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NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the
functions should remain the same. Follow the icons instead of the function keys.
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“Zz” Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-
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Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN
or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. When
enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software
settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth.
Filled Sun Icon (F5):
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Open Sun Icon (F6):
Increases the display brightness
Speaker Icons (F10):
Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS)
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from accidentally moving the cursor while typing and is best used with an
external pointing device such as a mouse. Note: An indicator between the touchpad buttons
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“e” Icon (F4): Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application
while Windows is running.
Envelope Icon (F3): Pressing this button will launch your Email application while
Windows is running.
LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; stretch-
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NOTE: Must connect an external monitor “before” booting up the Notebook PC.
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Colored Hot Keys (Cont.)
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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.
When you are using an AC power adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch between modes
in the AC power mode segment. When you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear+ will
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AC adapter, Power4 Gear+ will automatically shift you up or down into the proper mode
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Speaker Up Icon (F12):
Increases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS)
Speaker Down Icon (F11):
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OSD
Icons
Fn+C: Toggles “Splendid Video Intelligent Technology” function ON
and OFF. This allows switching between different display color enhance-
ment modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color
saturation for red, green, and blue independently. You can see the current mode through
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Fn+V: Toggles “ASUS Life Frame” software application.
Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the “Scroll Lock” ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger
portion of the keyboard for cell navigation.
Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows you
to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering.
Fn+T: Toggles “Power For Phone” software application.
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NOTE: The red arrows 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 the bottom left of the Win-
dows desktop.
The other key, that looks like a Windows menu with a small cursor, activates the properties menu
and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object.
Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad
The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists
of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient.
These dual-purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps.
Numeric assignments are located at the upper right hand corner
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on the external keyboard enables/disables the NumLock on both key-
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The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is
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Power Switch
The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from
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XP, this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only
works when the display panel is opened.
Switches
Switches and Status Indicators
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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
versus battery time.
When you are using an AC power adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch between modes in the
AC power mode segment. When you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch between modes
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Wireless Switch
Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models)
ON or OFF with an on-screen display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator
will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth.
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Status Indicators
Front
Battery Charge Indicator
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ON: The Notebook PC’s battery is charging when AC power is connected.
OFF: The Notebook PC’s battery is charged or completely drained.
Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is not connected.
1.3
MEGA
PIXELS
OFF ON
ASUS WIDE SCREEN NOTEBOOK
Wireless Indicator
This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth.
When the built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will
light. (Windows software settings are necessary.)
Power Indicator
The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Note-
book PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook
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Drive Activity Indicator
Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard
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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 Indicator
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of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input.
Bluetooth Indicator
This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). This indicator will light to
show that the Notebook PC’s built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated.
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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 track during CD playing.
Audio: Hold down to increase audio volume.
Audio Volume Controls
Fn + Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the audio volume ON and OFF
Fn + Down Speaker Icon (F11): Decreases the audio volume
Fn + Up Speaker Icon (F12): Increases the audio volume
Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models)
The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The fol-
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CD Skip to Previous Track (Rewind) & Audio Volume Down
During CD play, this button has two functions:
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Audio: Hold down to decrease audio volume.
Use the [Fn] key in combination with the arrow keys for CD control functions.
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Pointing Device
Storage Devices
Expansion Card
Optical drive
Flash memory card reader
Hard disk drive
Memory (RAM)
Connections
Modem Connection
Network Connection
Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models)
Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models)
Power Management Modes
Fingerprint Scanner (on selected models)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models)
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IMPORTANT! Do not use any objects in
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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 PS/2 mice. The touchpad is
pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts;
therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A
device driver is still required for working with some
application software.
Using the Touchpad
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required to operate the touchpad. Because the touch-
pad is electrostatic sensitive, objects cannot be used in
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is to move the cursor around or select items displayed
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a standard desktop mouse. The following illustrations
demonstrate proper use of the touchpad.
Moving The Cursor
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slide in a direction to move the cursor.
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forward
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left
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backward
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right
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Movement
Right Click
Left Click
NOTE: A software-controlled scrolling
function is available after setting up
the included touchpad utility to allow
easy Windows or web navigation.
Scrolling (on selected models)
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scroll a window up or down.
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scanner as a scroll wheel like that on a mouse.
OFF ON
ASUS WIDE SCREEN NOTEBOOK
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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. If the interval
between the clicks or taps is too long, the operation will not be executed. You can set the double-click speed
using the Windows Control Panel “Mouse.” The following 2 examples produce the same results.
Press the left button twice and
release.
Lightly but rapidly strike the
touchpad twice.
Press the left cursor button and
release.
Lightly but rapidly strike the
touchpad.
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change color. The following 2 examples produce the same results.
Clicking Tapping
Double-
Clicking
Double-
Tapping
Touchpad Usage Illustrations
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move the cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the cursor
to the desired location, then release the button. Or, you can simply double-tap on the item and hold while
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on touchpad.
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second strike.
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NOTE: 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 can be easily damaged. Take note of the
following precautions.
• Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease.
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Automatic Touchpad Disabling
(on selected models)
Notebook PC models with newer chipsets will auto-
matically disable the Notebook PC’s touchpad when
an external USB mouse is attached. To turn OFF this
feature, deselect the option in Windows Control
Panel - Mouse Properties - Device Settings.
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Storage Devices
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data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices:
• Expansion Card
• Optical drive
• Flash memory reader
• Hard disk drive
Expansion Card
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. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.)
Inserting an Expansion Card
Be sure the ExpressCard
is level when inserting.
1. If there is an ExpressCard socket protector,
remove it using the “Removing an Express-
Card” instructions below.
2. Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side
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inserted.
3. Carefully connect any cables or adapters
needed by the ExpressCard. Usually connectors
can only be inserted in one orientation. Look
for a sticker, icon, or marking on one side of
the connector representing the top side.
Removing an Expansion Card
The ExpressCard slot does not have an eject but-
ton. Press the ExpressCard inwards and release to
eject the ExpressCard. Carefully pull the ejected
ExpressCard out of the socket.
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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
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sure there are no obstructions that may get
jammed under the drive’s tray.
3. Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc’s
printed side up. Push down on both sides of
the disc’s center until the disc snaps onto the
hub. The hub should be higher than the
disc when correctly mounted.
4. Slowly push the drive’s tray back in. The drive
will begin reading the table of contents (TOC)
on the disc. When the drive stops, the disc is
ready to be used.
NOTE: It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the
CD drive while data is read.
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properly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can be written
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Listening to Audio CD
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audio. You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows™ speaker icon on the taskbar.
Using the Optical Drive
Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved.
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WARNING! If the CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub, the CD can be
damaged when the tray is closed. Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray
slowly to prevent damage.
Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc
upwards at an angle to remove the disc from
the hub.
The emergency eject is located in a hole on the op-
tical drive and is used to eject the optical drive tray
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use the emergency eject in place of the electronic
eject. Note: Make sure not to stab the activity
indicator located in the same area.
Actual location will
vary by model.
Optical Drive (Cont.)
Emergency eject
Removing an optical disc
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IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, format-
ting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur.
Memory Stick Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG (with MS adapater)
Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick Magic Gate (MG)
Memory Stick Select
SD (Secure Digital)
MiniSD (with SD adapter)
Memory Stick Micro (with MS adapter)
xD Picture Card
MMC (Multimedia Card)
MMC Plus
RS-MMC (Reduced Size) (with MMC adapter)
Flash Memory Card Reader
Normally a memory card reader must be purchased sepa-
rately in order to use memory cards from devices such as
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card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because
it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus.
IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model
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change so compatibility may change without warning.
Flash Memory Card Examples
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5
6
3
4
1
2
Hard Disk Drive Compartment
The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Hard
disk drive upgrades should be done by authorized
service centers or dealers.
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Installing the Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
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disk drives and optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable 2.5”
(6.35cm) wide and approximately .374” (.95cm) high hard disk drive. Current hard
drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect
hard disk errors or failures before they happen. When replacing or upgrading the
hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC.
IMPORTANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive.
Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong
vibrations or impact. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely
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Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card
5
6
3
4
1
2
3
Memory (RAM)
Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard
disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the sys-
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process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after
the memory is installed.
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The memory compartment provides expansion ca-
pabilities for additional memory. Visit an authorized
service center or retailer for information on memory
upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase
expansion modules from authorized retailers of this
Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and
reliability.
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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 information)
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.
Connections
Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built-in modem:
Modem Connection
The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC’s internal modem should have
either two or four wires (only two wires (telephone line #1) is used by the modem) and
should have an RJ-11 connector on both ends. Connect one end to the modem port and
the other end to an analog telephone wall socket (the ones found in residential buildings).
Once the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use.
Telephone Wall
Jack
Telephone cables
with RJ-11 connectors
Telephone
connection is
optional
Telephone connector
is the smaller of the two.
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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 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 Note-
book PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network
cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the
interface at 100/1000Mbps, it must be connected to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-T4
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on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with “duplex” enabled. The
software default is to use the fastest setting so no user-intervention is required.
1000BASE-T (or Gigabit) is only supported on selected models.
Twisted-Pair Cable
The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch)
is called a straight-through Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE). The end connectors are
called RJ-45 connectors, which are not compatible with RJ-11 telephone connectors.
If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover LAN
cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support auto-crossover so
a crossover LAN cable is optional.)
Network Hub or Switch
Network cable with RJ-45 connectors
LAN
connector is the
larger of the two.
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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 standard for wireless LAN (WLAN), the optional built-in wireless LAN is capable of
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less LAN is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802.11 standards allowing seamless interfacing
of wireless LAN standards.
The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes
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meters between the client and the access point.
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with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
features.
Ad-hoc mode
The Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect
to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is
required in this wireless environment.
(All devices must install optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.)
Infrastructure mode
The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and
other wireless devices to join a wireless network cre-
ated by an Access Point (AP) (sold separately) that
provides a central link for wireless clients to commu-
nicate with each other or with a wired network.
(All devices must install optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.)
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4 Using the Notebook PC
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the Wireless Console icon on the
taskbar). Four icons will appear
as shown here. Click on the 1st
setting to activate both Wireless
& Bluetooth, or you may select
the 2nd option for Wireless activa-
tion only.
1. Click Start | All Programs |
Intel PROSet Wireless | Intel
PROSet Wireless.
2. Select the Network by double
clicking or click on connect.
(Eg: WL-520G network)
3. If the network has a security
setup, a window will appear
requesting a password to con-
nect.
4. After connecting, it will indi-
cate that “You are connected to
(network)” and showing the IP
address.
Trouble Shooting
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1. Select the Network then click
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be changed. For “Operating
Mode” select Infrastructure
mode.
3. Select Personal Security and
re-enter the password then
click Ok.
Intel PROSet (3945) Wireless LAN (on selected models)
Connecting to a network

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