Asus A1F User Manual

NOTEBOOK PCUSER’S MANUALProduct Name: Notebook PCManual Revision: 1.02 E751Release Date: May 2001

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11About This User’s ManualCaring InformationTransportation Precautions1. INTRODUCING THE NOTEBOOK PC

121. Introducing the Notebook PCAbout This User’s ManualYou are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on thev

131. Introducing the Notebook PCCaring InformationWARNING! The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC.Follow all prec

14Transportation PrecautionsTo prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periph-erals to prevent damag

15Top SideFront SideLeft SideRight SideRear Side2. KNOWING THE PARTS

162. Knowing the PartsTop SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC.Opening the Display PanelOne sp

172. Knowing the PartsThe following describes the components of the Notebook PC as viewed from the top as shown by theillustration on the previous pag

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

192. Knowing the PartsLeft SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC.250mmFast Infrared PortThe fa

2Federal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:• This d

202. Knowing the PartsRight SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC.250mmThe following describe

212. Knowing the PartsKHard Disk DriveThe hard disk drive is mounted in a removable tray. This tray is secured by a large black screw at thebottom of

222. Knowing the PartsRear SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC.308mm41mmThe following descri

232. Knowing the PartsDC INAir Vent & Cooling FanThe cooling fan turns ON when the temperature rises past a set threshold. The cooling fan is an e

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25Installing/Removing Battery PackUsing the Battery PackOperating SystemsPower ConnectionPowering ON The Notebook PCSave-to-Disk PartitionRestarting o

263. Getting StartedTo remove the battery pack:1. Lift the two tabs on the battery pack.2. Lift the battery pack out of the compartmentby the tabs as

273. Getting StartedUsing the Battery PackBefore using your Notebook PC on the roadBefore you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charg

283. Getting StartedPower ConnectionYour Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect thepower cord to any 110V-1

293. Getting StartedPowering ON The Notebook PCThe Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen followed by a short beep when you turnit ON. I

3Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the sam

303. Getting StartedSave-to-Disk PartitionNOTE: If you use MS Windows ME or 2000, you do not need a Save-to-Disk partition touse hibernation mode.The

313. Getting StartedStatus Indicators and Instant Launch KeysThere are several LED status indicators on the Notebook PC. The LED status indicators giv

323. Getting StartedCD Control Buttons and IndicatorThere are several CD control buttons integrated on the front of the Notebook PC for convenient CDp

333. Getting StartedUsing the KeyboardColored Hot KeysThe following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands c

343. Getting StartedMicrosoft Windows™ KeysThere are two special Windows™ keys on the keyboard as described below.The key with the Windows™ Logo activ

353. Getting StartedKeyboard as CursorsThe keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigationease while en

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37Pointing DeviceMouse/Keyboard ConnectionCD/DVD-ROM DriveOptional External ConnectionsPC Card (PCMCIA) SocketsModem/Network ConnectionsIR Wireless Co

384. Using the Notebook PCPointing DeviceThe Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button andscroll

394. Using the Notebook PCDouble-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from thecorresponding icon you sele

4DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)Safety Statements

404. Using the Notebook PCDragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You canmove the cursor over the i

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

424. Using the Notebook PCInserting a CD1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, pressthe CD drive eject button and the CD drive traywill eject out par

434. Using the Notebook PCUsing the CD-ROM DriveCD-ROM discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved.Keep in

444. Using the Notebook PCDVD-ROM Drive InformationOverviewThe Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to viewDVD

454. Using the Notebook PCRegional Playback InformationPlayback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of

464. Using the Notebook PCA left-click on this speaker icon givesyou a master volume control with muteInformation is shown whenthe cursor is passed ov

474. Using the Notebook PCOptional External ConnectionsExternal Audio ConnectionsThe Notebook PC provides easy access for connect-ing a stereo headpho

484. Using the Notebook PC32-bit CardBus SupportCardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32-bit bus mastering and operate at speeds ofup

494. Using the Notebook PCInserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)1. Insert the PC card with the connector sidefirst. When the PC card is fully inserted, thePC ca

5CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)ItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedishSafety Statements

504. 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 telephon

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

524. Using the Notebook PCIR Wireless CommunicationThe Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see 2.Kno

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

544. Using the Notebook PCUsing Battery PowerA fully-charged Li-Ion battery pack provides the system approximately 2.5 to 3 hours of working power.But

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

564. Using the Notebook PCStandby ModeIn addition to reducing the CPU clock, this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in theirlower active s

574. Using the Notebook PCSystem Memory ExpansionUnder some circumstances, you may find additional memory is required. This is particularly true asapp

584. Using the Notebook PCHard Disk DriveHard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives andCD-ROM d

594. Using the Notebook PCSecuring Your Notebook PCFor system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS setup “Security”. A third party lock such as the

6UL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electricallyconnected to a telecommunication n

604. Using the Notebook PCVehicle/Air & Vehicle-Only Power Adapter (Optional)The main purpose of the vehicle/air power adapter is to provide a sou

61Managing and Updating Your BIOSBIOS Setup ProgramMain MenuPrimary IDESecondary IDEAdvanced MenuI/O Device ConfigurationSecurity MenuPower MenuBoot M

624. Using the Notebook PCManaging and Updating Your BIOSIt is recommended that you save a copy of the original BIOS along with a Flash Memory Writer

634. Using the Notebook PCUpdating BIOS Procedures (from floppy disk)WARNING! Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your Notebook PC andyou

644. Using the Notebook PCBIOS Setup ProgramThis Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be up-dated using th

654. Using the Notebook PCBIOS Menu BarThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the ba

664. Using the Notebook PCGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Helpscreen. This sc

674. Using the Notebook PCNOTE: In the following BIOS item descriptions, the item headings in square bracketsrepresent the default settings for those

684. Using the Notebook PCVideo Display Type [Auto]This field allows you to select and enable video display devices, such as an LCD panel, an external

694. Using the Notebook PCType: [Auto]Select Auto to automatically detect an IDE type drive. This option only works with standard built-inIDE drives.

71. INTRODUCING THE NOTEBOOK PC 11About This User’s Manual... 12Not

704. Using the Notebook PCSectorsThis field configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to your drive documentation to determinethe correct valu

714. Using the Notebook PCSecondary IDE (sub-menu)This field is used to configure the secondary IDE drive installed in the system. To configure a hard

724. Using the Notebook PCPlug & Play O/S [Yes]This field gives operating system information to the BIOS so that plug and play information can be

734. Using the Notebook PCTV Display Type [NTSC]This sets the video synchronization mode for your video output device (television or video projector).

744. Using the Notebook PCI/O Device Configuration (sub-menu)Item Specific HelpI/O Device ConfigurationSerial Port A [3F8H/IRQ4]IR Port [2F8H/IRQ3]

754. Using the Notebook PCParallel Port: [378H/IRQ7]This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port. The configuration options are: [

764. Using the Notebook PCSecurity MenuThe Notebook PC’s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorizedaccess to sys

774. Using the Notebook PCUser PasswordThis field allows you to set the User password. To set the User password, highlight this field and press [Enter

784. Using the Notebook PCPower MenuThe Power menu of the Setup program allows you to manually enable and adjust certain power savingfeatures of the N

794. Using the Notebook PCAuto Suspend Timeout [Disabled]This option is only enabled when User Define is selected in the Power Management field. This

8Regional Playback Information ... 45Region Definitions...

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824. Using the Notebook PCBoot MenuThe Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook PC is to check for a deviceto boot the sys

834. Using the Notebook PCExit MenuOnce you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you shouldsave your changes

84Load Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Whenthis option is selected or i

85APPENDIXInternal Modem CompliancyGlossaryOwner Information

86APPENDIXInternal Modem CompliancyProtocols and CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Kore

87APPENDIXThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech Republic No

88APPENDIX

89APPENDIXGlossaryACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface)Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.AUTOEXEC.BATAUTOEX

95. CONFIGURING THE BIOS 61Managing and Updating Your BIOS ... 62Managing and Upda

90APPENDIXBIOS (Basic Input/Output System)BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components,such as me

91APPENDIXIDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a

92APPENDIXSCSI (Small Computer System Interface)High speed parallel interface defined by the X3T9.2 committee of the American National StandardsInstit

93APPENDIXIndexAAC Power System 51Air Vent 20APM and ACPI 53BBattery Pack 26Battery Power System 51BIOS32 Bit I/O 70Advanced Menu 72Beep On Bat

94APPENDIXNNetwork Connection 49Nordic Cautions 3Number Lock 31Numeric Keypad, alternate 33OOwner Information 96PParallel Port 23PC Card (PCMCIA

95APPENDIX

96APPENDIXOwner InformationThis page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference orfor technical support. K

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