ASUSTeK Computer M2NWM3B2200 NOTEBOOK P.C. WITH WIRELESS LAN User Manual NB Copyright Eng 3 4 03 p65

ASUSTeK Computer Inc NOTEBOOK P.C. WITH WIRELESS LAN NB Copyright Eng 3 4 03 p65

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Product Name: Notebook PC HardwareManual Revision: 2 E1241Release Date: June 2003Notebook PCHardware User’s Manual
2Safety StatementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis 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 undesiredoperation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCCemission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television recep-tion. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shieldedcables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes ormodifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid your authority to operate the equipment.Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of theFederal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementThis Notebook PC complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled envi-ronment. The built-in transmitter must not be located or operated in conjunction with any other an-tenna or transmitter.Canadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatusset out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.(Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.)For use with AC Adaptor Model (Pour Utiliser Avec Modele) ADP-45GB (45W), ADP-50GB (50W), PA-1530 (50W), ADP-60DH (60W)
3Safety StatementsNordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery)(Japanese)Macrovision Corporation Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certainU.S.A. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rightsowners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, andis intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by MacrovisionCorporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.CDRH RegulationsThe Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administrationimplemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser productsmanufactured from August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States.ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con ununa di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambiente. (Italian)VORSICHT! Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselbenoder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angabendes Herstellers. (German)ADVARSELI! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske medbatteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. (Danish)VARNING! Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typsom rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. (Swedish)VAROITUS! Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajansousittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti. (Finnish)ATTENTION! Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplaceruniquement avec une batterie du mêre type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur.Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. (French)ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende typeanbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same orequivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to themanufacturer’s instructions. (English)WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other thanthose specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazard-ous radiation exposure.
4Safety StatementsSafety StatementsDisconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC usinga clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a fewdrops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth.WARNING! The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC.Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer allservicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, orother peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or otherchemicals on or near the surface.DO NOT expose to or use near liq-uids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT usethe modem during an electrical storm.DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty en-vironments. DO NOT operate duringa gas leak.DO NOT expose to strong magneticor electrical fields.DO NOT expose to extreme temperaturesabove 50˚C (122˚F) or to direct sunlight.Do not block the fan vents!DO NOT place on uneven or unstablework surfaces. Seek servicing if thecasing has been damaged.DO NOT place or drop objects on topand do not shove any foreign objectsinto the Notebook PC.DO NOT press or touch the displaypanel. Do not place together with smallitems that may scratch or enter the Note-book PC.DO NOT leave the Notebook PC onyour lap or any part of the body whilethe Notebook PC is turned ON or ischarging in order to prevent discom-fort or injury from heat exposure.DO NOT throw batteries in fires asthey may explode. Check local codesfor special battery disposal instruc-tions.DO NOT expose to extreme tempera-tures (below 0˚C (32˚F), otherwise theNotebook PC may not boot.
5Transportation PrecautionsTo prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periph-erals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power isturned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should nottransport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Close the display panel and check that it islatched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel.Remove Floppy DisksMake sure your floppy disk drive (external on some models) does not contain a diskette when trans-porting the floppy disk drive. When a diskette is inserted into the floppy disk drive, the eject buttonprotrudes out. If you attempt to transport the floppy disk drive with a diskette in the drive, you riskdamaging the eject button and also risk scratching the surface of the diskette when the floppy disk driveis jolted.Cover Your Notebook PCUse a carrying case such as the one supplied with your Notebook PC to protect it from dirt, water,shock, and scratches.Safety StatementsCharge Your BatteriesIf you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional batterypacks before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long asit is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to chargethe battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use.Airplane PrecautionsContact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have restric-tions for using electronic devices. Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not duringtakeoffs and landings.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 walk-ing through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on peopleor individual items). You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. However, it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC ordiskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands.NOTE: The surface glaze is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rubor scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC.
6DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedishCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)Safety Statements
7UL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electricallyconnected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the NationalElectrical Code (NFPA 70).When using the Notebook PC modem, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reducethe risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:•Do not use the Notebook PC near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink orlaundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.•Do not use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shockfrom lightning.•Do not use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak.Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium bat-teries for use as power sources in products. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy,or a lithium ion, and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected inseries, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or revers-ible chemical reaction.•Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes forpossible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion.•Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due tofire or explosion. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer orauthorized retailers.Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approvedpower cords greater than or equal to: H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2 or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm2.Safety Statements
8Contents1. Introducing the Notebook PC ................................................................11About This User’s Manual ..................................................................................................... 12Notes For This Manual..................................................................................................... 122. Knowing the Parts.................................................................................. 13Top Side ................................................................................................................................ 14Bottom Side........................................................................................................................... 16Left Side ................................................................................................................................ 18Right Side.............................................................................................................................. 19Rear Side .............................................................................................................................. 20Front Side.............................................................................................................................. 223. Getting Started ....................................................................................... 23Using the Battery Pack..........................................................................................................24Installing and Removing the Battery Pack ....................................................................... 24Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................................... 25Battery Care ..................................................................................................................... 25Operating Systems................................................................................................................ 25Support Software ............................................................................................................. 25Power Connection ................................................................................................................. 26Powering ON The Notebook PC ........................................................................................... 27The Power-On Self Test (POST) ...................................................................................... 27Power Management - “Stand By” & “Hibernate” ................................................................... 28Restarting or Rebooting ........................................................................................................ 28Powering OFF the Notebook PC........................................................................................... 28Power Management - “Stand By” & “Hibernate” ................................................................... 28Power Management - “Stand By” & “Hibernate” ................................................................... 28Restarting or Rebooting ........................................................................................................ 29Powering OFF the Notebook PC........................................................................................... 29Restarting or Rebooting ........................................................................................................ 29Powering OFF the Notebook PC........................................................................................... 29Using the Keyboard............................................................................................................... 30Colored Hot Keys ............................................................................................................. 30Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators ........................................................................... 31Instant Launch Keys.............................................................................................................. 31Status Indicators ................................................................................................................... 32Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ...................................................................................... 33
9Microsoft Windows™ Keys .............................................................................................. 33Keyboard as Cursors ....................................................................................................... 34Multi-Media Control Buttons and Indicator ....................................................................... 354. Using the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 37Pointing Device ..................................................................................................................... 38Using the Touchpad ......................................................................................................... 38Touchpad Usage Illustrations ........................................................................................... 38Caring for the Touchpad ................................................................................................... 40Optical Drive.......................................................................................................................... 41PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket ................................................................................................... 4432-bit CardBus Support ................................................................................................... 44Flash Memory Adapter (Optional) .................................................................................... 44PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket ................................................................................................... 4432-bit CardBus Support ................................................................................................... 44Flash Memory Adapter (Optional) .................................................................................... 44Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA)...................................................................................... 44Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ........................................................................................ 45Modem and Network Connections ........................................................................................ 46Modem Connection .......................................................................................................... 46Network Connection......................................................................................................... 47IR Wireless Communication .................................................................................................. 48Guidelines for using IR communication ........................................................................... 48Enabling Infrared.............................................................................................................. 48IR Wireless Communication .................................................................................................. 48Guidelines for using IR communication ........................................................................... 48Enabling Infrared.............................................................................................................. 48AC Power System .................................................................................................................49AC Power System .................................................................................................................49Battery Power System........................................................................................................... 49Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................................... 49Battery Power System........................................................................................................... 49Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................................... 49Using Battery Power ........................................................................................................ 50Power Management Modes .................................................................................................. 51Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance .................................................................... 51ACPI................................................................................................................................. 51Contents
10Suspend Mode ................................................................................................................. 51Thermal Power Control .................................................................................................... 52Power Savings ................................................................................................................. 52Power State Summary ..................................................................................................... 52Thermal Power Control .................................................................................................... 52Power Savings ................................................................................................................. 52Power State Summary ..................................................................................................... 52Thermal Power Control .................................................................................................... 52Power Savings ................................................................................................................. 52Power State Summary ..................................................................................................... 52Hard Disk Drive Upgrades .................................................................................................... 53Processor Upgrades ............................................................................................................. 53System Memory Expansion .................................................................................................. 53Hard Disk Drive ..................................................................................................................... 53Important Handling Note .................................................................................................. 53Processor & Hard Disk Drive Upgrades ................................................................................ 53System Memory Expansion .................................................................................................. 53Appendix ..................................................................................................... 55Optional Accessories............................................................................................................. 56PortBar (Optional) ............................................................................................................ 56USB Hub (Optional) ......................................................................................................... 56Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB (Optional) .............................................................. 57USB Flash Memory (Optional) ......................................................................................... 57USB Communication Cable (Optional) ............................................................................ 57USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional).................................................................................... 58USB Keyboard and Mouse (Optional).............................................................................. 58Optional Connections ............................................................................................................59Monitor Out Connection ................................................................................................... 59External Audio Connections ............................................................................................. 59IEEE1394 Connection...................................................................................................... 60Securing Your Notebook PC (Optional) ........................................................................... 60Printer Connection ........................................................................................................... 60Internal Modem Compliancy ................................................................................................. 61Glossary ................................................................................................................................ 63Notebook PC Information ...................................................................................................... 68Contents
111. Introducing the Notebook PCAbout This User’s ManualNotes For This Manual
121 Introducing the Notebook PCAbout This User’s ManualYou are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on thevarious components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of thisUser’s Manuals:1. Introducing the Notebook PCIntroduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual.2. Knowing the PartsGives you information on the Notebook PC’s components.3. Getting StartedGives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC.4. Using the Notebook PCGives you information on using the Notebook PC’s components.5. AppendixIntroduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information.Notes For This ManualThis User’s Manual was created using Macintosh versions of Adobe® PageMaker™ 6.52, Adobe®Photoshop™ 5.5, Adobe® Illustrator® 8.0, and Macromedia® Freehand™ 8.0.1. The body text type usedin this manual is “Times” (MAC) or “Times New Roman” (Windows™) and headings are “Helvetica”(MAC) or “Arial” (Windows™). A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide thatyou should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. These notes havedifferent degrees of importance as described below:NOTE: Tips and information to aidin completing a task.WARNING! Information to preventdamage to components, damage todata, or personal injury.CAUTION! Information on actions thatmust be avoided to prevent damage tocomponents, damage to data, or per-sonal injury.Text enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on the keyboard; do not actually type the <> or [ ] and the enclosed letters.TIP: Tips and useful information forpower (advanced) computer users.
132. Knowing the PartsTop SideBottom SideLeft SideRight SideRear SideFront Side
142 Knowing the PartsTop SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC.Display PanelTouchpad ButtonsKeyboardTouchpadPower Switch /Instant KeysStatus IndicatorsMicrophoneCD Control Buttons(see section 3)Display Panel LatchOne spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed positionwhen the Notebook PC is not in use. To open the display panel, slide and release the latch with yourthumb and lift up the display panel with the same thumb. Slowly tilt the display panel forward orbackward to a comfortable viewing angle.WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or elsethe hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel!Display Panel Latch
15Knowing the Parts 2Display PanelThe display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrixTFT 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.Display Panel CareThe LCD screen is very delicate and requires careful handling. Pay attention to the following precautions:• When not in use, keep the display panel closed to prevent dust accumulation.• Do not use chemical cleaners on the screen. Wipe only with a dry cloth or tissue.• Do not put your fingers or any objects directly on the screen.• Do not press or lay any objects on the machine when it is closed.• Do not carry the Notebook PC with small or sharp objects (e.g. paper clips or staples) that mayenter the Notebook PC and scratch the display panel.Power SwitchThe power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Push theswitch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC.Instant Launch KeysInstant launch keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Detailsprovided later in this manual.MicrophoneThe built-in microphone provides a source for general note taking, voice mail recording, or for use withInternet phone software. An external microphone connection is also provided for use with your ownaudio input device.KeyboardThe keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be de-pressed) and palm rest for both hands. Two Windows™ function keys are provided to help ease naviga-tion in the Windows™ operating system.Touchpad and ButtonsThe touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse.A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility toallow easy Windows or web navigation.Status IndicatorsStatus indicator details are described in section 3.
162 Knowing the PartsBottom SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC.Name CardHolderAir VentsPUSHLLCDReset ButtonBattery PackDrive ModuleEjectBattery EjectHard Disk DriveCompartmentCPU & MemoryCompartmentWARNING! 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. Hightemperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOKPC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT.
17Knowing the Parts 2The following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as shown by theillustration on the previous page.Hard Disk Drive CompartmentThe hard disk drive is secured in a compartment under a metal plate. Hard disk drive upgrades are to bedone by authorized service centers or dealers only.Reset ButtonThe reset button is used for shutting down the Notebook PC if <CTRL><ALT><DEL> or turning OFF thepower does not respond. To use this function, momentarily depress the button within the hole with a pen orpaper clip and the Notebook PC will turn OFF. Do not use a pencil since the tip may break off in the hole.CPU CompartmentThe CPU compartment contains a socket for mounting a central processing unit. CPU installation/upgrades must be done by an authorized retailer or else warranty will be void.Memory CompartmentThe memory compartment contains 1 SO-DIMM slot for additional memory installation. Memory in-stallation/upgrades must be done by an authorized retailer or else warranty will be void.Air VentsThe air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Do not block the air vents orelse overheating may occur!Battery EjectThe battery is held by a spring lock. The spring loaded latch automatically locks the battery pack wheninserted. Moving this to unlock will partially eject the battery pack. Usage details are described in thebattery section later in this manual.Battery PackThe battery pack is actually combined with the Notebook PC’s surface in order to reduce thickness.When the battery is released, the surface and battery pack will be seen as a single unit. The battery packcannot be further disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit.Module Drive EjectThe module drive eject is used for ejecting a module drive inserted into the Notebook PC.resetLL
182 Knowing the PartsLeft SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC.IEEE1394 PortIEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilitieslike USB. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100-400 Mbits/sec and can handle up to 63 unitson the same bus. It is very likely that IEEE1394, together with USB, will replace Parallel, IDE, SCSI,and EIDE ports. IEEE1394 is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be marked “DV” forDigital Video port.Fast Infrared Port (IrDA)The fast infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication withinfrared-equipped devices or computers up to 4 Mbits/sec. This allows easy wireless synchronizationwith PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. If your office supports IrDA net-working, you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line ofsight to an IrDA node. Small offices can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closelyplaced Notebook PCs and even send files to each other without a network.PC Card (PCMCIA) SocketOne PCMCIA 2.1 compliant socket is available to support one type I/II PC card. The socket supports32-bit CardBus. This allows accommodation of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards,ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters.Audio Speaker (Left)The built-in speaker allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia soundsystem features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound in high quality16-bit stereo (when used with external stereo headphones or speakers). All audio features are softwarecontrolled.1394Audio Speaker (Left)Fast IrDAAir Vent IEEE1394 PC Card Socket
19Knowing the Parts 2Right SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC.Audio Speaker (Right)The built-in speaker allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia soundsystem features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound in high quality16-bit stereo (when used with external stereo headphones or speakers). All audio features are softwarecontrolled.Optical DriveThe Notebook PC comes in several optical drive models. Choose from CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM + CD-RW combo.Optical Drive Eject and Emergency EjectThe optical drive eject is an electronic eject button for opening the tray. You can also eject the opticaldrive tray through any CD/VCD/DVD software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Win-dows™ “My Computer.” The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the elec-tronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject.Headphone Jack (Head-Out)The stereo headphone jack is used to connect the Notebook PC’s audio out signal to amplified speakersor headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers.Microphone Jack (Mic-In)The mono microphone jack can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audiodevices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone.DC Power Input JackThe supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power suppliedthrough this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To preventdamage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter.DC INDCINOptical Drive DC PowerInput JackAudio Speaker (Right) Mic-InHead-OutEject
202 Knowing the PartsRear SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC.Kensington® Lock PortThe Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Note-book PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that preventthe Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may also include a motiondetector to sound an alarm when moved.The following describes the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustra-tion above.Modem PortThe RJ-11 telephone port supports an RJ-11 telephone cable. The internal modem supports up to 56KV.90 transfers. The built-in connector allows convenient use without a dongle.KModem Port(RJ-11)LAN Port(RJ-45)ExternalMonitor Port Air VentsUSB PortsExternalExpansionPortParallel PortKensington®Lock PortKLAN PortThe RJ-45 LAN port supports an RJ-45 Ethernet cable. The internal LAN supports 10Base-T or 100Base-TX standard or duplex networks. The built-in connector allows convenient use without a dongle.Expansion PortThe Expansion Port is for connection to an optional external port replicator to provide a docking solu-tion to desktop peripherals. More details given later.WARNING! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phonesystems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damagewill occur to the Notebook PC.
21Knowing the Parts 2USB Ports (1.1 & 2.0)Universal Serial Bus (USB) supports many USB compatible devices such as keyboards, pointing de-vices, video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers, monitors, and scanners connected in a seriesup to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simulta-neously on a single computer, with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitorsacting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that peripherals canbe connected or disconnected while the Notebook PC is turned ON.External Monitor PortThe 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or pro-jector to allow viewing on a larger external display.Parallel PortThe 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports parallel devices such as printers, hard drives, removabledrives, or scanners.Air VentsThe air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Do not block the air vents orelse overheating may occur!
222 Knowing the PartsFront SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC.Multimedia Power LED and Control Buttons(described in section 3)Display Panel LatchOne spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed positionwhen the Notebook PC is not in use. To open the display panel, slide and release the latch with yourthumb and lift up the display panel with the same thumb. Slowly tilt the display panel forward orbackward to a comfortable viewing angle.Status IndicatorsStatus indicator details are described in section 3.Display Panel LatchCD Power LED Status IndicatorsCD Control Buttons
233. Getting StartedUsing the Battery PackOperating SystemsPower ConnectionPowering ON The Notebook PCPower Management - Stand By and HibernateRestarting or RebootingPowering OFF The Notebook PCUsing the KeyboardInstant Launch Keys and Status Indicators
243 Getting StartedDCINLLPUSH11DCINLLPUSH1Using the Battery PackInstalling and Removing the Battery PackYour Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not haveits battery pack installed, use the following procedures to install the battery pack.WARNING! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this NotebookPC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model.WARNING! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turnedON, as this may result in the loss of working data.To install the battery pack:1. Insert the battery pack until it clicks into place.To remove the battery pack:1. Slide the Battery Release to unlock L and hold. 2. Lift the edge of the battery pack up.2. The lock L will automatically snap into place.DCINLLPUSH12DCINLLPUSH2
25Getting Started 3Charging the Battery PackBefore you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The batterypack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power. Fully charge thebattery pack before using it for the first time. A new battery pack must completely charge before theNotebook PC is disconnected from external power. When the battery power is low, the battery powerLED will blink. It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFFand may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON. The battery charge light turns OFFwhen the battery pack is charged.Battery CareThe Notebook PC’s battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it canbe recharged. Fully draining and charging the battery once a day every day will last over a year but howlong beyond that will depend on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PCis used. It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 10˚C and 29˚C (50˚F and85˚F). You must also take into account that the Notebook PC’s internal temperature is higher than theoutside 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 bepurchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it isnot recommended to buy extras for storing.Operating SystemsThis Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed oper-ating system such as Microsoft Windows ME (Millennium Edition), Windows 2000, or WindowsXP. The choices and languages will depend on the territory. The levels of hardware and software sup-port may vary depending on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of otheroperating systems cannot be guaranteed.Support SoftwareThis Notebook PC comes with a support CD that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enablehardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not pro-vided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support CD is necessary, contactyour dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities.The support CD contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems includingthose that have been pre-installed. The support CD does not include the operating system itself. Thesupport CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additionalsoftware not included as part of the factory pre-install.A recovery CD is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the harddrive at the factory. The recovery CD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restoresthe Notebook PC’s operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive isin good working order. Contact your retailer if you require such a solution.
263 Getting StartedDCIN(1) Connect this end ofthe power cord to theAC-DC converter(2) Plug the “AC PowerCord” into an electricaloutlet (110V - 240V)AC-DCConverter(3) DC Power PlugNOTE: This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug dependingon territory. If a three-prong plug is provided, you must use a grounded AC outlet oruse a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC.Power ConnectionYour Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect thepower cord to any 110V-120V as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or using powerconverters. Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US-stan-dard AC power cord to a different standard. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support differ-ent power cords as well as voltages. It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outletvoltages when bringing power adapters to another country.With the AC power cord connected to the AC-DC converter, connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet(preferably with surge-protection) and then connect the DC plug to the Notebook PC. Connecting theAC-DC adapter to the AC outlet first allows you to test the AC outlet’s power and the AC-DC converteritself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC. The greenpower LED on the adapter lights up if the power is within accepted ranges.TIP: You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modemadapters for almost every country.WARNING! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the NotebookPC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to power other electrical devices. If there issmoke, 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 yourbattery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter.
27Getting Started 3The Power-On Self Test (POST)When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnostictests called the Power-On Self Test (POST). The software that controls the POST is installed as apermanent part of the Notebook PC’s architecture. The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC’shardware configuration, which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system. This record is createdby using the BIOS Setup program. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and theexisting hardware, it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict byrunning BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC.When the test is finished, you may get a message reporting “No operating system found” if the harddisk was not preloaded with an operating system. This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detectedand ready for the installation of a new operating system.The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during POSTand gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drivewarning 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) selectThorough to also check for physical damages, and (7) click Start. Third party disk utilities such as Symantec’sNorton Disk Doctor can also perform the same functions but with greater ease and more features.Powering ON The Notebook PCThe Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. If necessary, you mayadjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the systemconfiguration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you press [Tab] during the splashscreen, standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will bepresented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives.WARNING! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software diskchecking utility, you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued usemay result in data loss.NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON. This ispart of the Notebook PC’s test routine and is not a problem with the display.WARNING! Never turn OFF or reset your Notebook PC while the hard disk or floppydisk is in use and the activity LED is flashing; doing so can result in loss or destruc-tion of your data. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds afterturning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.
283 Getting StartedPower Management - “Stand By” & “Hibernate”Power management settings can be found in the Windows control panel. The following shows thepower options properties in Windows. You can define “Stand By” or “Shut down” for closing thedisplay panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode. “Stand by” and “Hibernate” savespower when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components. When you resumeyour work, your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way willreappear as if you never left. “Shut down” will close all applications and ask if you want to save yourwork if any are not saved.“Stand by” is the same as Suspend-to-RAM (STR). Thisfunction stores your current data and status in RAM whilemany components are turned OFF. Because RAM is vola-tile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. To operate:select “Start” | “Shut down”, and “Stand by”.“Hibernate” is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) andstores your current data and status on the hard disk drive.By doing this, RAM does not have to be periodically re-freshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but notcompletely eliminated because certain wake-up componentslike LAN and modem needs to remain powered. “Hiber-nate” saves more power compared to “Stand by”. To oper-ate: Enable hibernation in “Power Options” and select “Start”| “Shut down”, and “Hibernate”.
29Getting Started 3Restarting or RebootingAfter making changes to your operating system,you may be prompted to restart the system. Someinstallation processes will provide a dialog box toallow restart. To restart the system manually:Click the Start button and select Shut Down | andchoose Restart.In case the operating system hangs (stops, freezes,crashes), try the following in this order:1. Try a “warm boot” by pressing the[Ctrl][Alt][Del] keys simultaneously. (You maytry a few times.)2. If warm booting fails to work, you can press the reset button located in a small hole on the bottom ofthe Notebook PC with a pen, mechanical pencil, or paper clip. (Do not use a standard pencil becausethe tip may break off in the hole.)Powering OFF the Notebook PCFor operating systems equipped with ACPI (Win-dows ME/2000/XP), the Notebook PC can be pow-ered OFF by using Start | Shut Down... | Shutdown. For operating systems without proper powermanagement (DOS, Windows NT), you mustpower OFF the Notebook PC by holding the powerswitch for 2 seconds (as opposed to 1 second topower ON) after closing applications and exitingoperating systems. Holding the power switch for2 seconds is necessary in order to prevent acci-dental power-OFFs.
303 Getting StartedNOTE: Hot Keys work only on the Notebook PC’s own keyboard and not on any exter-nally connected keyboards.“Z” Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup).(F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN and Bluetooth ON andOFF. When enabled, the wireless LAN LED will light. Windows software settings arenecessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth.Filled Sun Icon (F5):Decreases the display brightnessOpen Sun Icon (F6):Increases the display brightnessLCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. This also stretches your screenarea (on certain models) to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC’s LCD display and anexternal monitor in this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (Thisfunction does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.)IMPORTANT: Connect an external monitor before booting up the Notebook PC.Speaker Icons (F10):Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS)Down Speaker Icon (F11):Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS)Up Speaker Icon (F12):Increases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS)Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows you touse a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering.Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the “Scroll Lock” ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portionof the keyboard for cell navigation.Using the KeyboardColored Hot KeysThe following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can onlybe accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command.NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model butthe functions should remain the same. Follow the icons instead of the function keys.
31Getting Started 3Instant Launch KeysPower Gear KeyThe Power Gear button toggles power savings ON or OFF. When power savings is activated, CPUspeed and LCD brightness will be decreased. Power Gear will decrease power consumption even moreif used together with Intel SpeedStep. Power Gear works only in battery mode and Intel SpeedStep willwork in battery or AC mode but requires manual configuration to work in AC mode.Email Launch KeyPressing this button will launch your Email application while Windows is running.Internet Launch KeyPressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running.Programmable Launch Keys (1 & 2)Pressing this button will launch your programmed software application while Windows is running.Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators
323 Getting StartedDrive Activity IndicatorIndicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. Thelight flashes proportional to the access time.Number LockIndicates that number lock [Num Lk] is activated when lighted. Number lock allows some of the key-board letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input.Capital LockIndicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Capital lock allows some of thekeyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e.g. A, B, C). When the capital lock light is OFF, thetyped letters will be in the lower case form (e.g. a,b,c).Power IndicatorThe green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Notebook PCis in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. This LED is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in theSuspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode.Charge IndicatorThe charge indicator LED shows the status of the battery’s power as follows:ON: Battery chargingBlinking: Battery power lower than 10%Off: Battery is charged or completely drainedEmail IndicatorFlashes when there is one or more new email(s) in your email program’s inbox. This function requiressoftware setup and may not be currently configured on your Notebook PC. This function is designedfor Microsoft email software only and may not work with email software from other companies.Wireless LAN Indicator (Optional)Flashes when there are packets transmitted or received by the internal wireless LAN. This indicatoronly functions with the optional internal wireless LAN.1A1ARight - Front EdgeLeft - Above KeyboardStatus Indicators
33Getting Started 3Keyboard as a Numeric KeypadThe numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensiveinput more convenient. These dual-purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps. Numeric as-signments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure. When thenumeric keypad is engaged by pressing , the number lock LED lights up. If an external key-board is connected, pressing the on the external keyboard enables/disables the NumLock on bothkeyboards simultaneously. To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an externalkeyboard activated, press the keys on the Notebook PC.NOTE: The large bold characters and symbols are printed here for your reference.They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here.Microsoft Windows™ KeysThere 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 theWindows™ desktop.The other key, that looks like a Windows™ menu with a small cursor, activates the proper-ties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows™ object.
343 Getting StartedKeyboard as CursorsThe keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigationease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications.With Number Lock OFF, press and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example [Fn][8] forup, [Fn][K] for down, [Fn][U] for left, and [Fn][O] for right.With Number Lock ON, use [Shift] and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example [Shift][8]for up, [Shift][K] for down, [Shift][U] for left, and [Shift][O] for right.NOTE: The large bold characters and symbols are printed here for your reference.They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here.
35Getting Started 3Multi-Media Control Buttons and IndicatorThere are several CD control buttons integrated on the front of the Notebook PC for convenient CDplaying. The buttons activate and control your operating system’s audio player when the Notebook PCis ON. When your Notebook PC is OFF, the CD control buttons activate a CD player function thatallows you to listen to audio CDs even while the Notebook PC is not turned ON. The following definesthe meaning of each CD control button and indicator on the front of the Notebook PC.1. CD IndicatorWhen the Notebook PC is OFF, an LED shows when the Audio DJ CD player is turned ON (by usingthe “CD Power” switch).2. CD Power SwitchTurns ON or OFF the Audio DJ CD player while the Notebook PC is OFF.3. CD Skip to Previous Track (Rewind)The first push will restart current track. The second push will skip to the previous track.4. CD Skip to Next Track (Fast Forward)Skips to the next track during CD playing.5. CD StopStops CD playing (while playing).6. CD Play/PauseBegins CD playing. While playing, press to pause.7. –Decrease audio volume8. +Increase audio volume12345678
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374. Using the Notebook PCPointing DeviceOptical DrivePC Card (PCMCIA) SocketModem and Network ConnectionsIR Wireless CommunicationAC Power SystemBattery Power SystemPower Management ModesSystem Memory ExpansionHard Disk Drive UpgradesProcessor Upgrades
384 Using the Notebook PCPointing DeviceThe Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing de-vice is fully compatible with all two/three-button andscrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sen-sitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechani-cal failures can be avoided. A device driver is still re-quired for working with some application software.Using the TouchpadLight pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad. Because thetouchpad is electrostatic sensitive, objects cannot be used in place of your fingers. The touchpad’sprimary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use ofyour fingertip. The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad.Moving the cursor - Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and do the following to move thecursor: Up - Slide your finger forward Left - Slide you finger to the left Down - Slide your finger backward Right - Slide your finger to the rightTouchpad Usage Illustrations(press and hold the upper cursor button) (press and hold the lower cursor button)Scroll Up Scroll DownCursorMovementScroll UpRight ClickScroll DownLeft Click
39Using the Notebook PC 4Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from thecorresponding icon you select. Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute, press the left buttonor tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program. If theinterval between the clicks or taps is too long, the operation will not be executed. You can set thedouble-click speed using the Windows Control Panel “Mouse.” The following 2 examples produce thesame 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)Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch thetouchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item willchange color. The following 2 examples produce the same results.Clicking TappingDouble-Clicking Double-Tapping
404 Using the Notebook PCCaring for the TouchpadThe touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of thefollowing precautions.• Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease.• Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet.• Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons.• Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects.Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You canmove the cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving thecursor to the desired location, then release the button. Or, you can simply double-tap on the item andhold while dragging the item with your fingertip. The following 2 examples produce the same results.(hold left button and slide finger on touchpad) (lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding fingeron touchpad during second strike)Dragging-Clicking Dragging-TappingNOTE: A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the in-cluded touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Basic functionscan be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tap-ping.NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap thesurface too hard. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touch-pad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure.
41Using the Notebook PC 4Optical DriveInserting an optical disc1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, pressthe drive’s eject button and the tray will ejectout partially.2. Gently pull on the drive’s front panel and slide thetray completely out. Be careful not to touch theCD drive lens and other mechanisms. Make surethere are no obstructions that may get jammed un-der the drive’s tray.3. Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc’sprinted side up. Push down on both sides ofthe disc’s center until the disc snaps onto thehub. The hub should be higher than the discwhen correctly mounted.4. Slowly push the drive’s tray back in. The drive willbegin reading the table of contents (TOC) on thedisc. When the drive stops, the disc is ready to beused.DCIN1ADCIN11DCIN1ADCIN1A1NOTE: It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in theCD drive while data is read.
424 Using the Notebook PCA CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD isproperly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can bewritten to or changed on the CD. Using the proper software, a CD-RW drive module or DVD+CD-RWdrive module can allow CD-RW discs to be used like a hard drive with writing, deleting, and editingcapabilities.Vibration is normal for all high-speed CD-ROM drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print. To de-crease vibration, use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD.Listening to Audio CDThe CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM drives can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive canplay DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and beginsplaying. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it may require that you open a DVDplayer to listen to DVD audio. You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows™ speaker icon onthe taskbar.DVD-ROM Drive InformationThe Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to viewDVD titles, you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may bepurchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs.DefinitionsDVD, which stands for Digital Versatile Disc, is the next generation of optical disc storage technology.The DVD specification supports discs with capacities from 4.7GB to 17GB and access rates up to22.16MBytes/s. The Notebook PC’s DVD-ROM drive is only single-sided; double-sided DVD (8.5GBand higher) requires manually reversing the disc in order to access the reverse side.DVD is essentially a bigger, faster CD that can hold video as well as audio and computer data. Withthese capacities and access rates, DVD discs can provide you with dramatically-enhanced high-color,full-motion videos, better graphics, sharper pictures, and Dolby® Digital Surround for a theater-likeexperience. DVD aims to encompass home entertainment, computers, and business information with asingle digital format, eventually replacing audio CD, videotape, laserdisc, CD-ROM, and perhaps evenvideo game cartridges. DVD has widespread support from all major electronics companies, all majorcomputer hardware companies, and most major movie and music studios.Using the CD-ROM DriveCD-ROM discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved.Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop CD-ROMdrives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle. When inserting aCD, it is important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the CD-ROM drive tray willscratch the CD.WARNING! If the CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub, the CD can bedamaged when the tray is closed. Always watch the CD closely while closing the trayslowly to prevent damage.
43Using the Notebook PC 4Region DefinitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan,Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,Syria, Turkey, UK, Greece, Former Yugoslav Republics, SlovakiaRegion 3Burma, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, VietnamRegion 4Australia, Caribbean (Except US Territories), Central America, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, South AmericaRegion 5CIS, India, Pakistan, Rest of Africa, Russia, North KoreaRegion 6ChinaRegional Playback InformationPlayback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption ofCSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is the name given to the content protectionscheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful contentduplication.Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many, one rule that is most relevant is play-back restrictions on regionalized content. In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie re-leases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in “Region Defini-tions” below. Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region (usuallycoded to the region at which it is sold). While DVD movie content may be released for multiple re-gions, CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only becapable of playing one region.NOTE: The region setting may be changed up to five times using the viewer software,then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting. Changing the region codeafter that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. If resetting isdesired, shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user.
444 Using the Notebook PCPC Card (PCMCIA) SocketThe Notebook PC supports PC Cards (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards) to allow expansionlike PCI cards on desktop computers. This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to meet a widerange of application needs. The PCMCIA socket can interface with type I or type II PC cards. PC cardsare about the size of a few stacked credit cards and have a 68-pin connector at one end. The PC Cardstandard accommodates a number of function, communication, and data storage expansion options. PCcards come in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II de-coder cards, Smart Cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA2.1, and 32bit CardBus standards.The three different PC Card standards actually have different thicknesses. Type I cards are 3.3mm,Type II cards are 5mm, and Type III cards are 10.5mm thick. Type I and Type II cards can be used in asingle socket and Type III cards take up two sockets. Type III cards are only supported on NotebookPC’s with two PC card sockets.32-bit CardBus SupportCardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32-bit bus mastering and operate at speeds ofup to 33MHz, transferring data in burst modes comparable with PCI’s 132MB/sec. By comparison, thestandard 16-bit PC Card bus can handle only 20MB/sec. Since the Notebook PC is equipped withCardBus broader and faster data pathway, it can handle bandwidth-hungry operations, such as 100MbpsFast Ethernet, Fast SCSI peripherals, and ISDN-based video conference. The CardBus peripherals sup-port plug and play.The CardBus socket is backward-compatible with 16-bit PC Cards serving at 5 volts operation whileCardBus operates at 3.3 volts to reduce power consumption.Flash Memory Adapter (Optional)This Notebook PC provides an optional flash memory adapter for use in the PCMCIA Type II slotwhich does not require external power source or drivers. The flash memory adapter converts flashmemory (shown below) pins into PCMCIA Type II pins without the use of any controller. This methodprovides maximum transfer speeds but the flash memory adapter cannot be used in computers withoutthe ability to directly read flash memory cards.Smart Media Card (SM)Multimedia Card (MMC)Secure Digital Card (SD)Memory Stick (MS)Memory Stick SelectMemory Stick Duo (with MS adapter)
45Using the Notebook PC 4Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)1. Press in the toggle eject button and release. Therecessed spring loaded toggle button will ex-tend when pushed in and released.2. Press the extended button again to eject thePC Card. Carefully pull the ejected PC cardout of the socket.Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA)To remove the PC card, first remove all cables or adapters attached to the PC card, then double-click thePC card icon on the Windows taskbar and stop the PC card you want to remove.Be sure the PC card islevel when inserting.INSERT THIS END1. If there is a PC Card socket protector, remove itusing the “Removing a PC Card” instructions be-low.2. Insert the PC card with the connector side first andlabel side up. Standard PC cards will be flush withthe Notebook PC when fully inserted.3. Carefully connect any cables or adapters neededby the PC card. Usually connectors can only be in-serted in one orientation. Look for a sticker, icon,or marking on one side of the connector represent-ing the top side.
464 Using the Notebook PCModem and Network ConnectionsThe built-in modem and network model comes with both an RJ-11 and an RJ-45 port. RJ-11 telephonecables have two or four wires and are used to connect telephones to telephone outlets found in the walls ofresidential homes and some commercial buildings (some commercial buildings may have telephone wir-ing designed for dedicated phone systems that may not be compatible). RJ-45 network cables are foundconnecting network computers to network hubs or switches usually found in business environments.Modem ConnectionThe telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC’s internal modem should have either two or fourwires (only two wires (telephone line #1) is used by the modem) and should have an RJ-11 connectoron 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.Modem ProtocolsThe Notebook PC with internal modem complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan, andothers), and CTR21 (see related pages for supported countries) for almost worldwide protocol support.NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC insuspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection.WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not supportthe voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-11 to digital phonesystems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur!NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. Mo-dem and/or network can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA).CAUTION: For electrical safetyconcerns, only use telephonecables rated 26AWG or higher. (seeGlossary for more information)This is an example of the Notebook PC connectedto a telephone jack for use with the built-in modem.TelephoneWall JackTelephone cablewith RJ-11connectorsK
47Using the Notebook PC 4Network ConnectionConnect 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 100BASE-TX speeds, your network cable must becategory 5 (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interface at 100Mbps,it must be connected to a 100BASE-TX hub (not a 100BASE-T4 hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4,or 5 twisted-pair wiring. Duplex transfers (up to 200Mbps) is supported on this Notebook PC butrequires connection to a switch with “duplex” enabled. The software default is to use the fastest settingso no user-intervention is required.Twisted-Pair CableThe 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 notcompatible with RJ-11 telephone connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub inbetween, a crossover twisted-pair is required.This is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a NetworkHub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller.Network Hub or SwitchNetwork cable withRJ-45 connectorsK
484 Using the Notebook PCWindows ME Windows 2000Windows XPIR Wireless CommunicationThe Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see 2.Knowing the Parts for location). The IR port comes with IrDA (Infrared Data Association) SerialInfrared Data Link Version 1.1 compliance, that allows you to perform point-to-point wireless commu-nications. You can use a FIR-specified application to transmit or receive data files with other systemsequipped with an infrared port. FIR (Fast Infrared) supports up to 4Mbps.Guidelines for using IR communicationFollow the guidelines listed below when using the Infrared (IR) Communication:• The angle between two Infrared communication ports should not exceed ±15˚.• The distance between the Notebook PC’s IR and target device IR should not exceed 20 inches (50 cm).• Do not move either the Notebook PC or the other device during transmission of data.• An error may occur if IR transmission is conducted with high levels of noise or vibration.• Avoid direct sunlight, flashing incandescent light, florescent light, and other infrared devices such asremote controls close to the infrared port.Enabling InfraredWindows infrared connection is called “Wireless Link” and should be enabled by default. Look for theicon in the Control Panel.
49Using the Notebook PC 4AC Power SystemThe 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 outlet to the DC power required by the NotebookPC. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. The AC Adapter’s primaryfunction is to provide power to the Notebook PC which also charges the battery pack. When the poweradapter is connected to the Notebook PC, it provides power to the Notebook PC and charges the inter-nal battery at the same time as long as it is plugged into an electrical outlet.Battery Power SystemThe Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack located inside the battery packcompartment. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be furtherextended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. The battery system imple-ments the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accu-rately report the amount of charge percentage left in the battery. Additional battery packs are optionaland can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer. Before using the Notebook PC onbattery power for the first time, check the battery icon in the Windows task bar to make sure that thebattery is fully charged. Charging the battery takes a few hours when the Notebook PC is powered OFF.Charging the Battery PackYou can charge the battery pack by using the power adapter. When the power adapter is plugged in, theinserted battery pack automatically recharges whether your Notebook PC is ON or OFF. It takes a fewhours to receive a full charge when the power is OFF but takes twice as long when the Notebook PC isin use. When the orange charge LED is flashing, charging is required. The battery is charging when theorange LED is solid. When the LED is OFF, the battery pack is charged.CAUTION! Disable the infrared communication when you are not using the IR for longperiods because the IR consumes a great deal of Windows resources which will de-crease the Notebook PC’s performance.CAUTION! To protect your Notebook PC from damage, use only the power adapterthat came with this Notebook PC because each power adapter has its own poweroutput ratings.NOTE: The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltageis too high. BIOS provides a smart battery refreshing function.
504 Using the Notebook PCUsing Battery PowerA fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actualfigure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU,system memory size, and the size of the display panel.Checking Battery PowerTo check the remaining battery power, move your cursor over the power icon. The power icon is a“battery” when not using AC power and a “plug” when using AC power. Double click on the icon formore information and settings.WARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is de-pleted. Suspend-to-Disk (STD) is not the same as power OFF. STD requires a smallamount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery deple-tion or no power supply (e.g. removing both the power adapter and battery pack).NOTE: If you ignore the low battery warning, eventually the Notebook PC enters sus-pend mode (Windows default uses STR).WARNING! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the power is ON, or if thesystem has not yet entered into the suspend mode as this may result in the data loss.Move your mouse over the batteryicon for remaining power information. Right-click the battery icon for sub-menus.Left-click the battery icon forpower management settings. When the AC power is connected,charging status will be shown.
51Using the Notebook PC 4Power Management ModesThe Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use tomaximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these fea-tures through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are made throughthe operating system. The power management features are designed to save as much electricity aspossible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allowfull operation on demand. These low power modes are referred to as “Stand by” (or Suspend-to-RAM)and “Hibernation” mode or Suspend-to-Disk (STD). The Standby mode is a simple function providedby the operating system. When the Notebook PC is in either one of the power saving modes, the statuswill be shown by the following: “Stand by”: Power LED Blinks and “Hibernation”: Power LED OFF.Full Power Mode & Maximum PerformanceThe Notebook PC operates in Full Power mode when the power management function is disabled byconfiguring Windows power management and SpeedStep. When the Notebook PC is operating in FullPower Mode, the Power LED remains ON. If you are conscious of both system performance and powerconsumption, select “Maximum Performance” instead of disabling all power management features.ACPIAdvanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) was developed by Intel, Microsoft, and Toshibaespecially for Windows and later to control power management and Plug and Play features. ACPI is thenew standard in power management for Notebook PCs. If installing Windows 98 using a BIOS dated12/1/1999 or later, ACPI is automatically installed.NOTE: APM was used in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98.Because newer operating systems like Windows 2000 and Windows ME utilize ACPI,APM is no longer fully supported on this Notebook PC.Suspend ModeIn “Stand by” (STR) and “Hibernation” (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PCdevices are put in their lowest active state. The suspend mode is the lowest power state of the NotebookPC. The Notebook PC enters suspend mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of timeor manually using the [Fn][F1] keys. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode. InSTD mode, the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF. Recover from STR by pressing anykeyboard button (except Fn). Recover from STD by using the power switch (just like poweringON the Notebook PC).
524 Using the Notebook PCThermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These powercontrol cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enterthese states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU).• The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit.• The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit.• The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit.Power SavingsIn addition to reducing the CPU clock, this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in theirlower active state. The Notebook PC enters “Stand by” mode (low priority) when the system remainsidle for a specified amount of time. The timeout can be set through BIOS setup (lower priority) andWindows power management (higher priority). To resume system operation, press any key.Power State SummarySTATE ENTRY EVENT EXIT EVENT“Stand by” • “Stand by” through Windows Start button, • Any device• Timer as set though “Power Management” • Battery low in Windows Control Panel (higher priority)STR (“Stand by”) • Ring indicator • Hotkey [Fn][F1](Suspend-to-RAM) • Power buttonSTD (“Hibernate”) • Power button • Hotkey [Fn][F1](Suspend-to-Disk) • Battery Extremely LowSoft OFF • Power button (can be defined as STR or STD) • Power button• “Shut down” through Windows Start button
53Using the Notebook PC 4Hard Disk Drive UpgradesHard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Enhanced IDE drives provide a reliable, fast, and cost-effective mass storage solution in thePC storage industry. The high speed transfer modes supported are UltraATA/100 up to 100MB/sec andPIO mode 4 up to 16.6MB/sec. The Notebook PC comes with a removable 2.5” (6.35cm) wide and .374”(.95cm) high UltraATA/100/66 IDE hard disk drive with current capacities up to 80GB. Current IDE harddrives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors orfailures before they happen. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for upgrades.Improper handling during transit may damage the hard disk drive. Handle the Note-book PC carefully and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations orimpact. The hard disk drive is the most sensitive component of the Notebook PC andwill likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped.Processor UpgradesThis Notebook PC features an upgradable processor for faster performance. Visit an authorized servicecenter or retailer for upgrades.WARNING! End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty.System Memory ExpansionAdditional memory is optional and not required to use the NotebookPC. Additional memory will increase application performance by de-creasing hard disk access. This is more noticeable on newer softwarethat require more and more system resources. The BIOS automati-cally detects the amount of memory in the system and configuresCMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process.There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup requiredafter the memory is installed. Only purchase expansion modules fromauthorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum com-patibility and reliability. Visit an authorized service center or retailerfor upgrades.This illustration is only an exampleand will not reflect the memoryused in your Notebook PC.
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55AppendixOptional AccessoriesOptional ConnectionsInternal Modem CompliancyGlossaryNotebook PC Information
56A AppendixOptional AccessoriesThese items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.PortBar (Optional)If you require a simple inexpensive docking solution, just use a PortBar to connect your desktop de-vices and then quickly connect or disconnect all the devices through a single easy-to-use connector.The PortBar’s Plug & Play feature allows it to be connected or disconnected while the Notebook PC isON or OFF (hot-dockable). Except for the device connected to the serial port, other devices shouldfunction normally while hot-dockable. If any device does not function or cannot be seen, you canrefresh devices by: (1) right clicking the “My Computer” icon on the desktop, (2) selecting “Properties”on the menu, (3) selecting the “Device Manager” tab, (4) clicking the “Refresh” button, and (5) click-ing “OK” button to finish.USB Hub (Optional)Attaching an optional USB hub will increase yourUSB ports and allow you to quickly connect ordisconnect many USB peripherals through a singlecable.DockingConnectorPress both sides to releaseMonitor Port65W DC Power PassThrough to Notebook PCUSB Ports (4)LAN (RJ-45)Parallel PortAttach cablehere whentransporting.Portbar III shown here
57Appendix AOptional Accessories (Cont.)These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB (Optional)The SpaceLink™ Cardbus Card is a dual band (IEEE 802.11a/b) wireless LAN adapter that fits intoa Notebook PC’s PCMCIA Type II slot with Cardbus support. The USB version is single band (IEEE802.11b) but supports any computer (Notebook or Desktop) with a USB port.Wireless LAN (Cardbus Card) Wireless LAN (USB)USB Flash Memory (Optional)A USB flash memory device can replace the slow1.44MB floppy disk by with up to 128MB in high-speed durable storage that is compatible with allcomputers using the USB port.USB Communication Cable (Optional)Attaching optional USB communication cables be-tween computers through the USB ports will al-low basic file transfer capabilities between the com-puters whether they be Notebook PC’s, DesktopPC’s, or a combination of both.
58A AppendixKWARNING! To prevent system failures,use (Safely Remove Hardware) on thetaskbar before disconnecting the USBfloppy disk drive. Eject the floppy diskbefore transporting the Notebook PC toprevent damage from shock.USB Keyboard and Mouse (Optional)Attaching an external USB keyboard will allowdata entry to be more comfortable. Attaching anexternal USB mouse will allow Windows naviga-tion to be more comfortable. Both the external USBkeyboard and mouse will work simultaneously withthe Notebook PC’s built-in keyboard and touchpad.KOptional Accessories (Cont.)These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)The Notebook PC features an optional USB-inter-face disk drive that accepts a standard 1.44MB (or720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. The eject buttonis on the top edge of the floppy disk drive for easyaccess, unlike desktop PCs with the eject button onthe bottom of the floppy disk drive. Floppy accessactivity can be monitored through the LED on thefront of the floppy disk drive.
59Appendix AMonitor Out ConnectionAttaching an optional VGA/LCD monitor is justlike that of a standard desktop PC (some configu-rations may require additional display driver set-tings. You can view the Notebook PC display panelwhile simultaneously allowing others to view theexternal monitor. For large audiences, try you canconnect a video projector to this port.Optional ConnectionsThese items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties.KExternal Audio ConnectionsThe Notebook PC provides easy access for con-necting a stereo headphone or multi-channel am-plifier, mono microphone, and a stereo audio sourcejust like on many personal audio equipment.DCIN1ADCIN1A
60A AppendixOptional Connections (Cont.)These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties.IEEE1394 Connection1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but hassimple connections and hot-plugging capabilitieslike USB. Up to 63 devices such as hard disk drives,scanners, removable drives, and digital cameras/video cameras with an 1394 port can all be con-nected (more 1394 devices can be connected us-ing a 1394 hub). 1394 is also used in high-end digi-tal equipment and should be marked “DV” forDigital Video port.Printer ConnectionThis Notebook PC provides a parallel port that al-lows you to connect inkjet/laser/dye printers andother parallel devices. One or more USB printerscan be simultaneously used on any USB port.KFor system and hard disk drive security, see BIOSsetup “Security”. A third party lock such as the onesby Kensington® can be used to secure your Note-book PC physically to an unmovable object. Thecable wraps around an object and the “T” shapedend inserts into the Kensington® lock port as shownin this illustration and a key or combination dial isused to secure the lock in place. For more infor-mation, you can read advertisements in Notebook(sometimes referred to as “Mobile” or “Portable”)PC magazines.DCINKSecuring Your Notebook PC (Optional)
61Appendix AInternal Modem CompliancyThe 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 telephone network (PSTN).However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approvaldoes not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN networktermination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the firstinstance.OverviewOn 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in theOfficial Journal of the EC. The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF-dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Net-work).CTR 21 (Common Technical Regulation) for the attachment requirements for connection to the ana-logue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment sup-porting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, if provided, is bymeans of dual tone multifrequency signalling.Network Compatibility DeclarationStatement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor: "This declaration willindicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks withwhich the equipment may have inter-working difficulties"Network Compatibility DeclarationStatement to be made by the manufacturer to the user: "This declaration will indicate the networks withwhich the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment mayhave inter-working difficulties. The manufacturer shall also associate a statement to make it clear wherenetwork compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings. It will also advise the userto contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network."Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan-European approvals using CTR 21. Theresults are Europe's first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual Euro-pean country.Non-Voice EquipmentAnswering machines and loud-speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems, fax machines,auto-dialers and alarm systems. Equipment in which the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled byregulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded.
62A AppendixThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech Republic No Not ApplicableDenmark1Yes YesFinland Yes NoFrance Yes NoGermany Yes NoGreece Yes NoHungary No Not ApplicableIceland Yes NoIreland Yes NoItaly Still Pending Still PendingIsrael No NoLichtenstein Yes NoLuxemburg Yes NoThe Netherlands1Yes YesNorway Yes NoPoland No Not ApplicablePortugal No Not ApplicableSpain No Not ApplicableSweden Yes NoSwitzerland Yes NoUnited Kingdom Yes NoThis information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to thistable, you may visit http://www.cetecom.de/technologies/ctr_21.html1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers maystate in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which wouldmake any additional testing superfluous).In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities.
63Appendix AGlossaryACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface)Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.APM (Advanced Power Management)Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.AWG (American Wire Gauge)NOTE: This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source ofthe American Wire Gauge standard as this table may not be current or complete.Gauge Diam Area R I@3A/mm2AWG (mm) (mm2) (ohm/km) (mA)46 0.04 0.0013 13700 3.844 0.05 0.0020 8750 642 0.06 0.0028 6070 941 0.07 0.0039 4460 1240 0.08 0.0050 3420 1539 0.09 0.0064 2700 1938 0.10 0.0078 2190 2437 0.11 0.0095 1810 280.12 0.011 1520 3336 0.13 0.013 1300 4035 0.14 0.015 1120 450.15 0.018 970 5434 0.16 0.020 844 600.17 0.023 757 6833 0.18 0.026 676 750.19 0.028 605 8532 0.20 0.031 547 9330 0.25 0.049 351 14729 0.30 0.071 243 21227 0.35 0.096 178 28826 0.40 0.13 137 37825 0.45 0.16 108 477Gauge Diam Area R I@3A/mm2AWG (mm) (mm2) (ohm/km) (mA)24 0.50 0.20 87.5 5880.55 0.24 72.3 7150.60 0.28 60.7 85022 0.65 0.33 51.7 1.0 A0.70 0.39 44.6 1.16 A0.75 0.44 38.9 1.32 A20 0.80 0.50 34.1 1.51 A0.85 0.57 30.2 1.70 A19 0.90 0.64 26.9 1.91 A0.95 0.71 24.3 2.12 A18 1.00 0.78 21.9 2.36 A1.10 0.95 18.1 2.85 A1.20 1.1 15.2 3.38 A16 1.30 1.3 13.0 3.97 A1.40 1.5 11.2 4.60 A1.50 1.8 9.70 5.30 A14 1.60 2.0 8.54 6.0 A1.70 2.3 7.57 6.7 A13 1.80 2.6 6.76 7.6 A1.90 2.8 6.05 8.5 A12 2.00 3.1 5.47 9.4 A
64A AppendixBIOS (Basic Input/Output System)BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components,such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer’sread-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program.The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.Bit (Binary Digit)Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer. A bit can have one of two values: 0 or 1.BootBoot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the manualinstructs you to “boot” your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer. “Reboot” meansto restart your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting “Restart” from “Start | Shut Down...”will reboot your computer.Bus Master IDEPIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that the CPU be involved in IDE access and waiting for me-chanical events. Bus master IDE transfers data to/from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Busmaster IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to support bus master IDE mode.Byte (Binary Term)One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character,punctuation mark, or other symbol.Clock ThrottlingChipset function which allows the processor’s clock to be stopped and started at a known duty cycle.Clock throttling is used for power savings, thermal management, and reducing processing speed.COM PortCOM is a logical device name used by to designate the computer serial ports. Pointing devices, mo-dems, and infrared modules can be connected to COM ports. Each COM port is configured to use adifferent IRQ and address assignment.CPU (Central Processing Unit)The CPU, sometimes called “Processor,” actually functions as the “brain” of the computer. It interpretsand executes program commands and processes data stored in memory.Device DriverA device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer’s operating system to commu-nicate with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem.HardwareHardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system, including pe-ripherals such as printers, modems, and pointing devices.
65Appendix AIDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for aseparate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/66 or 100 IDE devices can achieve upto 33MB/Sec transfer.IEEE1394Also known as iLINK (Sony) or FireWire (Apple). IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI buthas simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. The interface IEEE1394 has a band-width of 400-1000 Mbits/sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus. It is very likely thatIEEE1394, together with USB, will replace Parallel, IDE, SCSI, and EIDE ports. IEEE1394 is alsoused in high-end digital equipment and should be marked “DV” for Digital Video port.Infrared Port (IrDA)The infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infra-red-equipped devices or computers up to 4 Mbits/sec. This allows easy wireless synchronization withPDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. If your office supports IrDA networking,you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of sight to anIrDA node. Small offices can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placedNotebook PCs and even send files to each other without a network.Kensington® LocksKensington® locks (or compatible) allow the Notebook PC to be secured usually using a metal cableand lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some security products mayalso include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved.LPT Port (Line Printer Port)Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel ports. Each LPT port is configured touse a different IRQ and address assignment.PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus)PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard widely used byexpansion card manufacturers.PC Cards (PCMCIA)PC cards are about the size of a few stacked credit cards and have a 68-pin connector at one end. ThePC Card standard accommodates a number of function, communication, and data storage expansionoptions. PC cards come in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEGI/II decoder cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2.1,and 32bit CardBus standards. The three different PC Card standards actually have different thicknesses.Type I cards are 3.3mm, Type II cards are 5mm, and Type III cards are 10.5mm thick. Type I and TypeII cards can be used in a single socket. Type III cards take up two sockets and must be used on NotebookPCs with two sockets.
66A AppendixPOST (Power On Self Test)When you turn on the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlleddiagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the key-board, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices.PS/2 PortPS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. This type of architecture transfers data througha 16-bit or 32-bit bus. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may be used on ATX motherboards.RAM (Random Access Memory)There are several different types of RAM such as DDR (Double Dynamic RAM), DRAM (DynamicRAM), EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM).ROM (Read Only Memory)ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware) used in certain com-puter components. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be reprogrammed with new programs (or BIOS).Suspend ModeIn Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the NotebookPC devices are put in their lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the systemremains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys. The timeout setting ofboth Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS Setup. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PCis in STR mode. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF.System DiskA system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the operating system.Twisted-Pair CableThe 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 notcompatible with RJ-11 telephone connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub inbetween, a crossover twisted-pair is required.UltraDMA/66 or 100UltraDMA/66 or 100 are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates. Unlike traditional PIOmode, which only uses the rising edge of IDE command signal to transfer data, UltraDMA/66 or 100uses both rising edge and falling edge.USB (Universal Serial Bus)A new 4-pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard,mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem/ISDN to be automatically configured when they are at-tached physically without having to install drivers or reboot. With USB, the traditional complex cablesfrom back panel of your PC can be eliminated.
67Appendix A
68A AppendixNotebook PC InformationThis page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference orfor technical support. Keep this User’s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out.Owner’s Name:__________________________ Owner’s Telephone: ________________Manufacturer: ______________________________________ Model: ________________Retailer: ______________________________________ Telephone: ________________Display Size:_________ Purchase Date: _________ Serial Number: ________________Hard Disk Drive Manufacturer: ______________________Capacity: ________________2nd Hard Disk Drive Manufacturer: ___________________Capacity: ________________BIOS Version: _______________________________________ Date: ________________Accessories: _______________________________ Serial Number: ________________Accessories: _______________________________ Serial Number: ________________SoftwareOperating System: ________________________________ Version: ________________Software: __________________________________ Serial Number: ________________Software: __________________________________ Serial Number: ________________SecuritySupervisor Password: _______________________ User Password: ________________NetworkUser’s Name: ____________Password: ______________ Domain: ________________User’s Name: ____________Password: ______________ Domain: ________________
Contact InformationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Company Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Telephone:+886-2-2894-3447 Web Site Address: www.asus.com.twGeneral Fax: +886-2-2894-7798 General Email: info@asus.com.twTechnical SupportMB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2894-3447Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Company Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USAGeneral Email: tsd@asus.com Web Site Address: usa.asus.comGeneral Fax: +1-510-608-4555Technical SupportSupport Email: notebooktsd@asus.com Support Fax: +1-502-933-8713General Support: +1-502-995-0883 Notebook (Tel): +1-510-739-3777 x5110ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria)Company Address: Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, GermanyWeb Site Address: www.asuscom.de General Telephone: +49-2102-95990Online Contact: www.asuscom.de/sales General Fax: +49-2102-959911Technical SupportOnline Support: www.asuscom.de/support Support Fax: +49-2102-959911Component Support: +49-2102-95990 Notebook Support: +49-2102-959910ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)Company Address: P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E. General Telephone: +9714-283-1774Web Site Address: www.ASUSarabia.com General Fax: +9714-283-1775

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