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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Limitation of Liability

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

Page 2 - Notebook PC

94. Using the Notebook PC ... 41Pointing Device ...

Page 3 - Power Safety Requirement

10Appendix ... 59Optional Accessories...

Page 4 - CDRH Regulations

111. Introducing the Notebook PCAbout This User’s ManualNotes For This ManualPreparing your Notebook PC

Page 5 - Safety Statements

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

Page 6 - Transportation Precautions

13Introducing the Notebook PC 1Preparing your Notebook PCThese are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for det

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141 Introducing the Notebook PC

Page 8 - Notebook PC Optical Drive

152. Knowing the PartsTop SideBottom SideLeft SideRight SideRear SideFront Side

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

Page 10 - Contents

17Knowing the Parts 2MicrophoneThe built-in microphone provides a source for general note taking, voice mail recording, or for use withInternet pho

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

Page 12 - Preparing your Notebook PC

1Product Name: Notebook PC HardwareManual Revision: 1 E1434Release Date: November 2003Notebook PCHardware User’s Manual

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19Knowing the Parts 2Hard Disk Drive CompartmentThe hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done by authori

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202 Knowing the PartsLeft SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.Infrared Port (IrDA)The infrare

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21Knowing the Parts 2PC Card Slot and EjectOne PCMCIA 2.1 compliant PC Card socket is available to support one type I/II PC card. The socketsupport

Page 16 - 2. Knowing the Parts

222 Knowing the PartsRight SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.Optical DriveElectronic EjectO

Page 17 - 2 Knowing the Parts

23Knowing the Parts 2Rear SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.Kensington® Lock PortThe Kensin

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242 Knowing the PartsUSB Ports (1.1 & 2.0)Universal Serial Bus (USB) supports many USB compatible devices such as keyboards, pointing de-vices,

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

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

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

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283 Getting StartedNOTE: This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug dependingon territory. If a three-prong plug is provided,

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

Page 24 - Rear Side

29Getting Started 3The Power-On Self Test (POST)When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnos

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

Page 26 - 3. Getting Started

31Getting Started 3Restarting or RebootingAfter making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Someinstallatio

Page 27 - 3 Getting Started

323 Getting StartedPowering OFF the Notebook PCIn Windows XP, the Notebook PC can be powered OFF by using Start | Shut Down... | Turn off (orShut d

Page 28 - Operating Systems

33Getting Started 3Emergency ShutdownIn case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are two additional ways toshutdown yo

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343 Getting StartedInstant Launch KeysInstant Launch Keys and Status IndicatorsEmail Launch KeyPressing this button will launch your Email applicat

Page 30 - Powering ON The Notebook PC

35Getting Started 3Power4 Gear+ ModesWhen you are using an AC power adapter, Power4Gear+ will switch between three modes in the ACpower mode segmen

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363 Getting StartedLeft - Front EdgeWireless LAN Indicator (Optional)This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN. When t

Page 32 - Restarting or Rebooting

37Getting Started 3Number LockIndicates that number lock [Num Lk] is activated when lighted. Number lock allows some of the key-board letters to a

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

Page 34 - Emergency Shutdown

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

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39Getting Started 3Keyboard as a Numeric KeypadThe numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensiveinp

Page 36 - Power4 Gear+ Modes

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

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414. Using the Notebook PCPointing DeviceOptical DriveFlash Memory Card ReaderPC Card (PCMCIA) SocketModem and Network ConnectionsAC Power SystemBatte

Page 38 - Status Indicators

424 Using the Notebook PC(press and hold the upper cursor button) (press and hold the lower cursor button)Scroll Up Scroll DownCursorMovementScroll

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43Using the Notebook PC 4Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from thecorresponding icon you se

Page 40 - Microsoft Windows™ Keys

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

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45Using 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

Page 42 - 4. Using the Notebook PC

464 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

Page 43 - 4 Using the Notebook PC

47Using the Notebook PC 4PC Card (PCMCIA) SocketThe Notebook PC supports PC Cards (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards) to allow expansionlike

Page 44 - Double-Tapping

484 Using the Notebook PCInserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)1. If there is a PC Card socket protector, remove it using the “Removing a PC Card” instructio

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

Page 46 - Optical Drive

49Using the Notebook PC 4Flash Memory Card ReaderNormally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cardsfrom

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504 Using the Notebook PCNOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. Mo-dem and/or network can be installed as a

Page 48 - PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket

51Using the Notebook PC 4CAUTION: For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26AWG orhigher. (see Glossary for more informatio

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524 Using the Notebook PCNetwork cable withRJ-45 connectorsNetwork Hub or SwitchNetwork ConnectionConnect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on

Page 50 - Flash Memory Card Reader

53Using the Notebook PC 4AC Power SystemThe Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system.The power a

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

Page 52 - Modem Connection

55Using the Notebook PC 4Power Management ModesThe Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use tomax

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

Page 54 - Battery Power System

57Using the Notebook PC 4Notebook PC UpgradesSystem Memory ExpansionAdditional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk

Page 55

584 Using the Notebook PC

Page 56 - Power Management Modes

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

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59AppendixOptional AccessoriesOptional ConnectionsInternal Modem CompliancyGlossaryNotebook PC Information

Page 58 - Notebook PC Upgrades

60A AppendixOptional AccessoriesThese items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.PortBarIf you require a simple inexp

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61Appendix AOptional Accessories (Cont.)These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or

Page 60 - Appendix

62A AppendixWARNING! To prevent system failures,use (Safely Remove Hardware) on thetaskbar before disconnecting the USBfloppy disk drive. Eject th

Page 61 - A Appendix

63Appendix AMonitor Out ConnectionAttaching an optional VGA/LCD monitor is justlike that of a standard desktop PC (some configu-rations may require

Page 62 - Optional Accessories (Cont.)

64A AppendixOptional Connections (Cont.)These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties.IEEE1394 Connection1394 is a high speed serial

Page 63

65Appendix ADVD-ROM Drive InformationThe Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to viewDVD titles, you must i

Page 64 - Optional Connections

66A AppendixInternal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea,Taiwan), and CTR2

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67Appendix AThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech Rep

Page 66 - DVD-ROM Drive Information

68A AppendixGlossaryACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface)Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.APM (Advanced

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

Page 68 - Appendix A

69Appendix ABIOS (Basic Input/Output System)BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components,such

Page 69

70A AppendixDVD is essentially a bigger, faster CD that can hold video as well as audio and computer data. Withthese capacities and access rates, D

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71Appendix ALaser ClassificationsAs lasers became more numerous and more widely used, the need to warn users of laser hazards be-came apparent. To

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72A AppendixPOST (Power On Self Test)When you turn on the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlleddiagnostic t

Page 72

73Appendix A

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74A AppendixNotebook PC InformationThis page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference orfor technical

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Contact InformationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Company Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Telephone: +886-2-2894-3447

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

Page 76 - Contact Information

8Contents1. Introducing the Notebook PC ................11About This User’s Manual ......

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