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Page 1 - Notebook PC

Notebook PCHardware User’s ManualWWW.ASUS.COME1955 / Jan 2005

Page 2 - Power Safety Requirement

10Appendix ... 59Optional Accessories...

Page 3 - CDRH Regulations

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

Page 4 - 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 5 - 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 7 - 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 the top side of the Notebook PC.Status Indicators (when displ

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17Knowing the Parts 2Display Panel LatchOne spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed positionwhen

Page 10 - Contents

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

Page 11 - Preparing your Notebook PC

19Knowing the Parts 2Memory CompartmentThe memory compartment contains an expansion slot for additional memory. Memory installation orupgrades must

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

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202 Knowing the PartsLeft SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC.PC Card (PCMCIA) SocketOne

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21Knowing the Parts 2Right SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC.Air VentsMicInputHeadOutp

Page 15 - 2. Knowing the Parts

222 Knowing the PartsRear SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC.DC Power Input JackThe supp

Page 16 - 2 Knowing the Parts

23Knowing the Parts 2Front SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC.Display Panel LatchOne sp

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242 Knowing the Parts

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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

Page 21 - Right Side

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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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

Page 23 - Front Side

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

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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 25 - 3. Getting Started

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

Page 26 - 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 27 - Operating Systems

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

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343 Getting StartedButtons and IndicatorsTop Left Front Edge Top RightPower4 Gear ButtonThe Power4 Gear button toggles power savings ON or OFF. Whe

Page 29 - Powering ON The Notebook PC

35Getting Started 3SuperPerformanceHighPerformanceGamePerformanceDVD MoviePerformanceEmail/OfficePerformancePresentationPerformanceAudio ListeningP

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

Page 31 - Restarting or Rebooting

37Getting Started 3NOTE: Hot Keys work only on the Notebook PC’s own keyboard and not on any exter-nally connected keyboards.F10F12F11Colored Hot K

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

Page 33 - Emergency Shutdown

39Getting Started 3Keyboard 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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4Safety StatementsSafety StatementsThe following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions andinstructions.

Page 35 - Power4 Gear Modes

403 Getting Started

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

Page 37 - Colored Hot Keys (Cont’)

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

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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 39 - Keyboard as Cursors

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 41 - 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 42 - 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 43 - Touchpad Usage Illustrations

484 Using the Notebook PCInserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)Press in the toggle eject button and release. Therecessed spring loaded toggle button will ext

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

Page 45 - Optical Drive

5Safety StatementsTransportation PrecautionsTo prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and discon-nect all external peripherals

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

Page 47 - PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket

51Using the Notebook PC 4MS.SDMMCTelephoneWall JackTelephone cable(RJ-11 connectors)CAUTION: For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cab

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524 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

Page 49 - 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 PCWARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power isdepleted. Suspend-to-Disk (STD) is not the same

Page 51 - 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 PCPower State SummarySTATE ENTRY EVENT EXIT EVENT“Stand by” • “Stand by” through Windows Start button, • Any device• Time

Page 53 - Battery Power System

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

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584 Using the Notebook PC

Page 55 - Power Management Modes

59AppendixOptional AccessoriesOptional ConnectionsInternal Modem CompliancyGlossaryNotebook PC Information

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

Page 57 - Notebook PC Upgrades

60A AppendixOptional AccessoriesThese items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.USB Hub (Optional)Attaching an optional

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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 59 - Appendix

62A AppendixUSB Keyboard & Mouse (Optional)Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an exter-nal

Page 60 - 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 61 - Optional Accessories (Cont.)

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

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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 63 - Optional Connections

66A AppendixInternal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea,Taiwan), and CTR21.

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

Page 65 - DVD-ROM Drive Information

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

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

Page 67 - Appendix A

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

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

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71Appendix APCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus)PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a stan

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72A AppendixTwisted-Pair CableThe cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight-through Twisted P

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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 su

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

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Contact InformationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Company Address: 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112General Telephone: +886-2-2894-3447 Web Site

Page 75 - Limitation of Liability

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

Page 76 - Contact Information

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

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