Asus L5G User Manual

Product Name: Notebook PC HardwareManual Revision: 1 E1402Release Date: September 2003Notebook PCHardware User’s Manual

10Appendix ... 57Optional Accessories...

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 th

132. Knowing the PartsTop SideBottom SideFront SideLeft SideRight SideRear Side

142 Knowing the PartsTop SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC.WARNING! When opening, do no

15Knowing the Parts 2Status IndicatorsStatus indicator details are described in section 3.Touchpad and ButtonsThe touchpad with its buttons is a po

162 Knowing the PartsBottom SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC.WARNING! The bottom of

17Knowing the Parts 2Memory CompartmentThe memory compartment contains 1 SO-DIMM slot for additional memory installation. Memory in-stallation/upgr

182 Knowing the PartsFront SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC.Display Panel LatchCD Con

19Knowing the Parts 2Left SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC.Air VentsThe air vents allo

2Safety StatementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two co

202 Knowing the PartsRight SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC.USB Port2 PC Card Sockets

21Knowing the Parts 2Microphone Input Jack (Mic-In) + Center / Bass OutputThe mono microphone jack can be used to connect an external microphone or

222 Knowing the PartsRear SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC.Parallel PortThe 25-pin D-s

23Knowing the Parts 2Serial PortThe 9-pin D-sub serial port supports serial devices such as a drawing tablet, serial mouse, PDA cradle,cellular pho

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253. Getting StartedUsing the Battery PackOperating SystemsPower ConnectionPowering ON The Notebook PCPower Management - Stand By and HibernateRestart

263 Getting StartedUsing the Battery PackInstalling and Removing the Battery PackYour Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. I

27Getting Started 3Charging the Battery PackBefore you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The batterypack

283 Getting StartedPower ConnectionYour Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect thepower cord to any 110V

29Getting Started 3NOTE: This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug dependingon territory. If a three-prong plug is provided,

3Safety StatementsNordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery)(Japanese)Macrovision Corporation Product NoticeThis product incorporates

303 Getting StartedThe Power-On Self Test (POST)When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnos

31Getting Started 3Power Management - “Stand By” & “Hibernate”Power management settings can be found in the Windows control panel. The followin

323 Getting StartedRestarting or RebootingAfter making changes to your operating system, youmay be prompted to restart the system. Some instal-lati

33Getting Started 3NOTE: Hot Keys work only on the Notebook PC’s own keyboard and not on any exter-nally connected keyboards.Using the KeyboardColo

343 Getting StartedInstant Launch KeysAbove KeyboardPower Gear KeyThe Power Gear button toggles power savings ON or OFF. When power savings is acti

35Getting Started 3Status Indicators1 A SFront EdgePower IndicatorThe green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when

363 Getting StartedKeyboard as a Numeric KeypadThe numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensiveinp

37Getting Started 3Keyboard as CursorsThe keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigationease while

383 Getting StartedCD Player Control PanelThere are several CD control buttons integrated on the front of the Notebook PC for convenient CDplaying.

394. Using the Notebook PCPointing DeviceOptical DrivePC Card (PCMCIA) SocketFlash Memory Card ReaderModem and Network ConnectionsIR Wireless Communic

4Safety StatementsSafety StatementsDisconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC usinga clean cellulose

404 Using the Notebook PCPointing DeviceThe Notebook PC’s integrated touchpadpointing device is fully compatible with alltwo/three-button and scrol

41Using the Notebook PC 4Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from thecorresponding icon you se

424 Using the Notebook PCCaring for the TouchpadThe touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note

43Using the Notebook PC 4Optical DriveInserting an optical disc1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, pressthe drive’s eject button and the tray w

444 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

45Using the Notebook PC 4Region DefinitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary,

464 Using the Notebook PCPC Card (PCMCIA) SocketThe Notebook PC supports PC Cards (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards) to allow expansionlike

47Using the Notebook PC 4Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)If there is a PC Card socket protector, remove it using the “Removing a PC Card” instructions

484 Using the Notebook PCModem ProtocolsThe Notebook PC with internal modem complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan, andothers),

49Using the Notebook PC 4WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not supportthe voltage used in digital phone systems.

5Transportation PrecautionsTo prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periph-erals to prevent damage

504 Using the Notebook PCNetwork ConnectionConnect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note-book P

51Using the Notebook PC 4Windows 2000IR Wireless CommunicationThe Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication P

524 Using the Notebook PCAC Power SystemThe Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system.The power a

53Using the Notebook PC 4Using Battery PowerA fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actualfigur

544 Using the Notebook PCPower Management ModesThe Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use tomax

55Using the Notebook PC 4Thermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These powercon

564 Using the Notebook PCHard Disk Drive UpgradesHard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives

57AppendixOptional AccessoriesOptional ConnectionsInternal Modem CompliancyGlossaryNotebook PC Information

58A AppendixOptional AccessoriesThese items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.USB Hub (Optional)Attaching an optional

59Appendix AOptional Accessories (Cont.)These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or

6DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedishCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)Safety Statements

60A AppendixUSB Keyboard & Mouse (Optional)Attaching an external USB keyboard will allowdata entry to be more comfortable. Attaching anexternal US

61Appendix AMonitor Out ConnectionAttaching an optional VGA/LCD monitor is justlike that of a standard desktop PC (some configu-rations may require

62A AppendixOptional Connections (Cont.)These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties.IEEE1394 Connection1394 is a high speed serial bu

63Appendix AInternal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea,Taiwan), and CTR2

64A AppendixThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech Republ

65Appendix AGlossaryACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface)Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.APM (Advanced

66A AppendixBIOS (Basic Input/Output System)BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components,such as

67Appendix AIDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need

68A AppendixPOST (Power On Self Test)When you turn on the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlleddiagnostic test

69Appendix A

7UL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electricallyconnected to a telecommunication n

70A AppendixNotebook PC InformationThis page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference orfor technical su

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