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E3954/ July 2008

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Page 1 Notebook PC Hardware User’s Manual E3954/ July 2008...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual �� 6 Notes For This Manual �� 6 Preparing your Notebook PC�� 9 2. Knowing the Parts Top Side�� 12 Bottom Side �� 15 Left Side ��...
Page 3 Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device�� 40 Using the Touchpad �� 40 Touchpad Usage Illustrations �� 41 Caring for the Touchpad �� 42 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics) �� 42 Gaming Optical Mouse (on selected models) �� 43 Gaming Laser Mouse (on selected models) ��...
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Page 5: Introducing The Notebook Pc
1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
Page 6: About This User's Manual
Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual.
Page 7: Safety Precautions
Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface.
Page 8: Transportation Precautions
Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external pe- ripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON.
Page 9: Preparing Your Notebook Pc
Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed infor- mation on using your Notebook PC. 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 1. Install the battery pack 3.
Page 10 Introducing the Notebook PC...
Page 11: Knowing The Parts
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
Page 12: Top Side
Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. The keyboard differs for each territory.
Page 13: Display Panel
Knowing the Parts Camera (on selected models) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with video confer- encing and other interactive applications. Array Microphone (on selected models) The built-in array microphone is more clear and echo-free compared with traditional single micro- phones and can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, audio recordings, and multimedia applications.
Page 14: Touchpad And Buttons
Knowing the Parts Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desk- top mouse.
Page 15: Bottom Side
Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. The battery pack size varies depending on model. WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when han- dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation.
Page 16: 2 Knowing The Parts
Knowing the Parts Secondary Hard Disk Drive Compartment (Optional) The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.
Page 17: Battery Pack
Knowing the Parts Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.
Page 18: Left Side
Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Antenna Input (on selected models) The antenna input is for TV (on selected models) frequency signal and allows for use with the provided digital TV antenna or input from subscription television services.
Page 19 Knowing the Parts Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Note- book PC’s optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the market- ing specifications for details on each model.
Page 20: Right Side
Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 3 4 5 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot.
Page 21: Rear Side
Knowing the Parts USB Port (2.0/1.1) (See Left side for description.) Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power sup- plied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack.
Page 22: Lan Port
Knowing the Parts E-SATA E-SATA Port (on selected models) External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of Serial-ATA devices originally designed for use inside the computer. It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to two meters.
Page 23: Front Side
Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Audio Speaker Indicators (front) The audio speaker indicators light and changes colors with the speaker volume or your customized definitions.
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Page 25: Getting Started
3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
Page 26: Power System
Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC.
Page 27: Using Battery Power
Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup.
Page 28: Powering On The Notebook Pc
Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup.
Page 29: Checking Battery Power
Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery. A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actual figure 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.
Page 30: Power Options
Getting Started Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel “Power Options.” For other options, such as “Switch User, Restart, Sleep, or Shut Down,” click the arrowhead next to the lock icon.
Page 31: Power Management Modes
Getting Started Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these fea- tures through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup.
Page 32: Special Keyboard Functions
Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same.
Page 33: Microsoft Windows Keys
Getting Started Colored Hot Keys (cont.) Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Scr Lk (Num LK): Toggles the “Scroll Lock” ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation.
Page 34: Switches And Status Indicators
Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches Direct Console Key Pressing this button will launch Direct Console 2.0 for you to adjust the system performance, to cus- tomize LED light, and to change the display information. Refer to Direct Console 2.0 in Section 4. Express Gate Key Pressing this button will launch Express Gate.
Page 35: Status Indicators
Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) Status Indicators Front Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Note- book PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode.
Page 36 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) Status Indicators (cont.) Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e.g. A, B, C). When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will be in the lower case form (e.g.
Page 37: Notebook Leds
There are two sets of LEDs for you to create special light effects when using the Notebook PC. You can use the provided Direct Console 2.0 software to customize the LEDs behavior. Direct console 2.0 can be opened from the notification area or from Windows | Start Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS Direct Console. Refer to section 4 for details.
Page 38: Multimedia Control Keys (On Selected Models)
Getting Started Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The fol- lowing defines the meaning of each multimedia control key on the Notebook PC. Some control key functions may defer depending on Notebook PC model. Use the [Fn] key in combination with the arrow keys for CD control functions.
Page 39: Using The Notebook Pc
4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory card reader Hard disk drive Memory (RAM) Connections Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Antenna Connections (on selected models) Media Center Remote Controller (on selected models) Direct Console 2.0 Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not...
Page 40: Pointing Device
Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-but- ton and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; Pointer Movement therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with Scroll some application software.
Page 41: Touchpad Usage Illustrations
Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking/Tapping - With the pointer over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will change color.
Page 42: Caring For The Touchpad
Using the Notebook PC Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of the following precautions. • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. •...
Page 43: Gaming Optical Mouse (On Selected Models)
Using the Notebook PC Gaming Optical Mouse (on selected models) The gaming optical mouse is a standard mouse with some added software features for easier controls when playing games. Parts of the mouse (top) (1) In-game dpi Increase: Press button to increase dpi of tracking sensitivity. (2) Scrolling and Zooming: Roll wheel up to scroll up;...
Page 44 Using the Notebook PC Gaming Optical Mouse (on selected models) Cont. In-play sensitivity switching The mouse has out-of-box access to three levels of tracking sensitivity - 1600dpi, 800dpi, and 400dpi. 800dpi is the default setting. Use the SetPoint software that comes with the mouse (1) and its Ad- vanced Game Settings feature (2) to configure up to five personalized sensitivity levels between 400dpi and 1600dpi.
Page 45: Gaming Laser Mouse (On Selected Models)
Using the Notebook PC Gaming Laser Mouse (on selected models) The gaming laser mouse is a standard mouse with some added software features for easier controls when playing games. Default mouse button assignments A Mouse button 1 - Left click D Mouse button 4 B Mouse button 2 - Right click E Mouse button 5...
Page 46: 4 Using The Notebook Pc
Using the Notebook PC Gaming Laser Mouse (on selected models) Cont. Using the gaming mouse To configure the gaming mouse settings 1� Connect the gaming mouse to your Notebook PC� 2� Double-click the Razer icon in the Notification area and the control panel appears� 3�...
Page 47 Using the Notebook PC Gaming Laser Mouse (on selected models) Cont. Loading and Saving Configurations To load or save the configuration 1� Click CONFIG | SAVE / LOAD SETTINGS� 2� In the ADVANCED CONFIG SETTINGS dialog box, click the desired action� You can load the existed configuration, save the present configuration, or reset to the default configuration�...
Page 48: Storage Devices
Using the Notebook PC Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • Expansion Card • Optical drive •...
Page 49: Optical Drive
Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 2. Gently pull on the drive’s front panel and slide 1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, press the drive’s eject button and the tray will eject the tray completely out. Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms.
Page 50: Removing An Optical Disc
Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive (Cont.) Removing an optical disc Emergency eject Actual location will vary by model� The emergency eject is located in a hole on the Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the optical drive and is used to eject the optical disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work.
Page 51: Flash Memory Card Reader
Using the Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below.
Page 52: Hard Disk Drive
Using the Notebook PC Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replace- able hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen.
Page 53: Memory (Ram)
Using the Notebook PC Installing the hard disk drive: Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized This is only retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.
Page 54: Connections
Using the Notebook PC Connections The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, net- work can be installed as an expansion card. Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch.
Page 55: Wireless Lan Connection (On Selected Models)
Using the Notebook PC Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter. Implementing the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LAN (WLAN), the optional built-in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Orthogonal Frequen- cy Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies on 2.4GHz/5GHz frequencies.
Page 56: Windows Wireless Network Connection
Using the Notebook PC Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 1� Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see switches in Section 3)� 2� Press [FN F2] repeatedly until Wireless LAN 2b� Or double click the Wireless Console icon on ON or WLAN &...
Page 57: Bluetooth Wireless Connection (On Selected Models)
Using the Notebook PC Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you need to connect a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth.
Page 58: Antenna Connections (On Selected Models)
Using the Notebook PC Antenna Connections (on selected models) This page shows multimedia connections for TV Tuner Models. TV and radio features require built-in modules only on selected models. IMPORTANT! The Notebook PC must be used indoors when using the antenna. Cable connection Connect the coaxial cable from a paid television service, roof-mounted aerial antenna, or indoor...
Page 59: Media Center Remote Controller (On Selected Models)
Using the Notebook PC Media Center Remote Controller (on selected models) A wireless remote controller is included with TV tuner models to control the Notebook PC’s multime- dia functions (the included software must be installed). The Media Center on-screen menus are designed for remote control interaction, providing users with a convenient and engaging way to access digital media from across the room.
Page 60: Direct Console 2�0
Using the Notebook PC Direct Console 2.0 The Direct Console 2.0 offers a convenient interface for users to adjust the system performance, to customize LED light and to change the display information on the Direct Messenger Display. Double- click the Direct Console 2.0 icon ( ) in the Notification area to open the main control panel.
Page 61 Using the Notebook PC LED Light Click the gear button in the LED Light area to customize the LED lights. Preset Modes Click Interactive Mode, Power Saving Mode, or Fancy Mode to use the preset LED configurations. Advance Click Advance, and then click the gear button to do the advanced configurations. There are two sets of Notebook PC LEDs in different locations.
Page 62 Using the Notebook PC Message Click the gear button in the Message area to customize the messages displayed in the Direct Mes- senger Display. Click or clear the check boxes in the Real-time message and Fixed message areas to change the displayed messages. To add a special notice, click the Note check box and type the mes- sage in the box.
Page 63 Using the Notebook PC 4� Click your account name box and click Turn on “Direct Console.” 5� You will see Direct Console under your account name box if it is properly turned on�...
Page 64 Using the Notebook PC...
Page 65 Appendix Optional Accessories & Connections Operating System and Software System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
Page 66: Optional Accessories
Appendix Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Hub (Optional) Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable. USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1.44MB floppy disk and provide storage up to several hundred megabytes, higher transfer speeds,...
Page 67: Optional Connections
Appendix Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC’s built-in keyboard and touchpad.
Page 68: Bluetooth Mouse Setup (Optional
Appendix Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional) This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices in Windows operating system. 1� Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see switches in Section 3)� 2b� Or double click the Wireless Console icon on 2�...
Page 69 Appendix Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional) cont. 5� Click Next when the Bluetooth mouse is ready� 6� A list of nearby Bluetooth devices will be shown� Select the Bluetooth mouse and click Next� 8� Wait while the Bluetooth mouse is being added� 7�...
Page 70: Operating System And Software
Appendix Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed Micro- soft Windows operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the territory. The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed.
Page 71: System Bios Settings
Appendix System BIOS Settings Boot Device 1� On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority. 2� Select each item and press [Enter] to select a device� Security Setting To clear the password: 2� Type in a password and press [Enter]� 1�...
Page 72: Save Changes
Appendix System BIOS Settings (cont.) Password Check User Access Level Select whether to ask for a password during bootup (Always) Select the level of access to allow the “User Password” to or only when entering the BIOS setup utility (Setup)� have in the BIOS setup utility�...
Page 73 Appendix System BIOS Settings (cont.) RAID Function Support (on selected model) For models support RAID function, you must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from the built-in hard disk drives. WARNING! Building a RAID set will clear all your data on both the primary disk drive and the secondary disk drive, including Express Gate.
Page 74: Common Problems And Solutions
4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is disabled. A. Reinstall the “ATK0100” driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - Built-in Camera The built-in camera does not work correctly.
Page 75 Diagnostics: 1. Power On by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Able to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5.
Page 76 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version with WINFLASH in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website. (WARNING: Make sure your Notebook PC does not loose power during the BIOS flashing process.) 5.
Page 77 Reboot the system. Assuming that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file, press [F2] to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot-up. f. After entering BIOS setup page, go to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults.
Page 78 Appendix Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Symantec’s Norton Internet Security (NIS) 1. Sometimes NIS will show an alert to stop a Trojan virus from a local IP address. This problem can be solved by making sure the virus definition file is the latest one and regularly updating the virus definition file. 2. Reinstalling fails at the “Information Wizard” after uninstalling Norton Antivirus. Make sure NIS has been uninstalled from your computer, reboot your system, install NIS again, use “Live Update”...
Page 79 Appendix Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) 9. Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing “Norton Internet Security” or “Norton Personal Firewall”. How to stop Windows Firewall: 1. Click Start and then Control Panel. 2. You will have one of two control panels. Click on the Security Center icon. 3. Click on the Windows Firewall icon beneath the status updates. 4. Click Off and then click OK. 10. Why is the “Privacy Control” icon showing ‘x’? Turn off Privacy Control from “Status &...
Page 80: Windows Vista Software Recovery
1. Press [F9] during bootup (requires a Recovery Partition) 2. Press [Enter] to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. Read the “ASUS Preload Wizard” screen and click Next. 4. Select a partition option and click Next. Partition options: Recover Windows to first partition only.
Page 81 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. WARNING: Do not remove the Recovery disc (unless instructed to do so) during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. A-1...
Page 82: Glossary
Appendix Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AWG (American Wire Gauge) This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the American Wire Gauge standard as this table may not be current or complete.
Page 83 Appendix Glossary (Cont.) CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called “Processor,” actually functions as the “brain” of the computer. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer’s operating system to communicate with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem.
Page 84 Appendix Glossary (Cont.) Laser Classifications As lasers became more numerous and more widely used, the need to warn users of laser hazards became apparent. To meet this need, laser classifications were established. Current classification levels vary from optically safe, requiring no controls (Class 1) to very hazardous, requiring strict controls (Class 4). CLASS 1: A Class 1 laser or laser system emits levels of optical energy that are eye-safe and consequently require no controls.
Page 85: Suspend Mode
Appendix Glossary (Cont.) Suspend Mode In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys. The time-out setting of both Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS Setup.
Page 86: Declarations And Safety Statements
Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements DVD-ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles, you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC.
Page 87: Internal Modem Compliancy
Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
Page 88 Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy (Cont.) This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied More Testing Austria Belgium Czech Republic Not Applicable Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Not Applicable Iceland Ireland Italy Still Pending Still Pending Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands...
Page 89: Federal Communications Commission Statement
Appendix Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 90: Ce Mark Warning
Appendix FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruc- tions in the user’s manual. This equipment is for operation within 5.15 GHz and 5.25GHz frequency ranges and is restricted to indoor environments only.
Page 91: Wireless Operation Channel For Different Domains
Appendix Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: •...
Page 92: Ul Safety Notices
Appendix UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
Page 93 Appendix Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used bat- teries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sosti- tuire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica.
Page 94: Optical Drive Safety Information
Appendix Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this user’s manual. WARNING! Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure.
Page 95 Appendix CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish A-31...
Page 96: Notebook Pc Information
Appendix Notebook PC Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User’s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out. Owner’s Name: ___________________________ Owner’s Telephone: ______________ Manufacturer: _______________ Model: ___________ Serial Number: ______________ Display Size: ___________ Resolution: _____________Memory Size: ______________ Retailer: _________________Location: ___________ Purchase Date: ______________...
Page 97: Copyright Information
ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its sup- pliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.

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