Asus E2050 User Manual

E2050 / Apr 2005Notebook PCHardware User’s Manual

101 Introducing the Notebook PC

112. Knowing the PartsBasic sides of the Notebook PC

122 Knowing the PartsTop SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Details aregiven starting from

13Knowing the Parts 2Touchpad and ButtonsThe touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse.A s

142 Knowing the PartsBottom SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Details aregiven starting fr

15Knowing the Parts 2Hard Disk Drive CompartmentThe hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done by authori

162 Knowing the PartsLeft SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.Stereo SpeakerFlash MemorySlotP

17Knowing the Parts 2Stereo SpeakerThe built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multi-media soun

182 Knowing the PartsRight SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.Electronic EjectEmergencyEject

19Knowing the Parts 2Rear SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.Parallel PortDisplayOutputUSBPo

2Contents1. Introducing the Notebook PC ...5About This User’s Manual...

20Front SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC.CD Control Buttons(see section 3)Status Indicat

213. Getting StartedUsing AC PowerUsing Battery PowerPowering ON the Notebook PCChecking Battery PowerRestarting or RebootingPowering OFF the Notebook

223 Getting Started213NOTE: This Notebook PCmay come with either a twoor three-prong plug de-pending on territory. If athree-prong plug is pro-vide

23Getting Started 3IMPORTANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC isturned ON, as this may result in the loss of workin

243 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

25Getting Started 3Checking Battery PowerThe battery system implements the Smart Battery standard underthe Windows environment, which allows the ba

263 Getting StartedEmergency ShutdownIn case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are two additional ways toshutdown yo

27Getting Started 3Special Keyboard FunctionsColored Hot KeysThe following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored

283 Getting StartedKeyboard as a Numeric KeypadThe numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and con-sists of 15 keys that make number intensive i

29Getting Started 3Instant Launch KeysInternet Launch KeyPressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is runnin

3Contents4. Using the Notebook PC ... 33Models with Sonoma chipset ...

303 Getting StartedStatus Indicators (top–left)Drive Activity IndicatorIndicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) su

31Getting Started 3Status Indicators (front)Power IndicatorThe green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the No

323 Getting StartedCD Player Control Buttons and IndicatorThere are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for conveni

334. Using the Notebook PCOperating SystemPointing DeviceStorage Devices PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Optical Drive Flash Memory Card Reader Ha

344 Using the Notebook PCOperating SystemThis Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed operatings

35Using the Notebook PC 4IMPORTANT! Do not use any objects inplace of your finger to operate the touch-pad or else damage may occur to thetouchpad’

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

37Using the Notebook PC 4Caring for the TouchpadThe touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note

384 Using the Notebook PCStorage DevicesStorage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to variousdata

39Using the Notebook PC 4Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)1. Press in the toggle eject button and release.The recessed spring loaded toggle button wille

4Contents

404 Using the Notebook PCOptical DriveInserting an optical disc1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON,press the drive’s eject button and the traywi

41Using the Notebook PC 4A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD isproperly inserted

424 Using the Notebook PCHard Disk DriveHard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much fasterspeeds than floppy disk drives and CD-ROM

43Using the Notebook PC 4CAUTION: For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26AWG orhigher. (see Glossary for more informatio

444 Using the Notebook PCNetwork Hub or SwitchNetwork cable withRJ-45 connectorsThis is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a NetworkHub or

45Using the Notebook PC 4Power Management ModesThe Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use tomax

464 Using the Notebook PCPower State SummarySTATE ENTRY EVENT EXIT EVENT“Stand by” • “Stand by” through Windows Start button, • Any device• Time

47Using the Notebook PC 4Stand by and HibernatePower management settings can be found in the Windows control panel. The following shows thepower op

484 Using the Notebook PC

49AppendixOptional AccessoriesOptional ConnectionsDVD-ROM Drive InformationInternal Modem CompliancyGlossarySafety StatementsNotebook PC Information

51. Introducing the Notebook PCAbout This User’s ManualNotes For This ManualSafety PrecautionsPreparing your Notebook PC

50A AppendixOptional AccessoriesThese items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.USB Hub (Optional)Attaching an optio

51Appendix AOptional Accessories (Cont.)These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.Wireless LAN Card or USB Ada

52A AppendixWARNING! To prevent system failures,use (Safely Remove Hardware) on thetaskbar before disconnecting the USBfloppy disk drive. Eject t

53Appendix AOptional ConnectionsThese items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties.Monitor Out ConnectionAttaching an optional VGA/LCD mo

54A AppendixOptional Connections (Cont.)These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties.IEEE1394 Connection1394 is a high speed serial

55Appendix AGlossaryACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface)Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.APM (Advanced

56A AppendixBIOS (Basic Input/Output System)BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components,such

57Appendix AHardwareHardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system, including pe-ripherals such as printers,

58A AppendixCLASS 3B: Class 3B lasers, and Class 3A lasers with outputs of 2.5mW, are hazardous to person-nel who are within the beam path and look

59Appendix ASystem DiskA system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the operating system.Twisted-Pair CableTh

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

60A AppendixDeclarations and Safety StatementsDVD-ROM Drive InformationThe Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In o

61Appendix AInternal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea,Taiwan), and CTR2

62A AppendixInternal Modem Compliancy (Cont.)This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAust

63Appendix AReprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of theFederal Register, National Archives

64A AppendixUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electricallyconnected to a telec

65Appendix AOptical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationInternal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS

66A AppendixNordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace onl

67Appendix ADanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedishCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)

68A AppendixNotebook PC InformationThis page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference orfor technical

Copyright InformationNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, tran-scribed, stored

7Introducing the Notebook PC 1Safety PrecautionsThe following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions

Contact InformationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Company address: 15 Li-Te Road, Beitou, Taipei 11259General (tel): +886-2-2894-3447 Web site address: www.asus

81 Introducing the Notebook PCTransportation PrecautionsTo prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and discon-nect all extern

9Introducing the Notebook PC 1Preparing your Notebook PCThese are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for deta