Asus L5D manual

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Notebook PC Hardware User ’ s Manual Product Name: Notebook PC Hardware Manual Revision: 1 E1551 Release Date: February 2004[...]

2 Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equ[...]

3 Safety Statements Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery) (Japanese) Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.A. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use o[...]

4 Safety Statements Safety Statements The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, ben[...]

5 T ransportation Precautions T o prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periph- erals to prevent damage to the connectors . The hard disk drive’ s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the N[...]

6 Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Safety Statements[...]

7 Safety Statements UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Co[...]

8 Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC ................................................................ 1 1 About This User’s Manual ..................................................................................................... 12 Notes For This Manual .....................................................................................[...]

9 Microsoft Windows™ Keys .............................................................................................. 39 Keyboard as Cursors ....................................................................................................... 40 CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator .........................................................[...]

10 ACPI ........................................................................................................................... ...... 58 Suspend Mode ................................................................................................................. 58 Thermal Power Control ........................................................[...]

11 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Notes For This Manual Preparing your Notebook PC[...]

12 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User ’ s Manual Y ou are reading the Notebook PC User ’ s Manual. This User ’ s Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User ’ s Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC [...]

13 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed infor - mation on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack (2) Insert the battery pack with the front side first and push it down until it is flat. Replace the cover . (1) Lift the tw[...]

14 1 Introducing the Notebook PC[...]

15 2. Knowing the Parts Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Rear Side Left Side Front Side[...]

16 2 Knowing the Parts T op Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Keyboard T ouchpad Status Indicators Display Panel Latch Instant Keys and Power Switch Air V ent CD Player Controls T ouchpad Buttons Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC loc[...]

17 Knowing the Parts 2 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy W indows or web navigation. (More details in section 3.) Keyboard The keyboard provides[...]

18 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC. IMPORT ANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when han- dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO N[...]

19 Knowing the Parts 2 CPU Compartment The CPU compartment contains a socket for mounting a central processing unit. CPU installation/ upgrades must be done by an authorized retailer or else warranty will be void. Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment under a metal plate. Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done[...]

20 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC. 1394 Port Flash Memory Card Reader PC Card Socket Optical Drive Electronic Eject Emergency Eject Activity LED USB 2.0 Port Mic Input Head Output Audio Input SPDIF Output Flash Memory Card Reader The built-in memory card read[...]

21 Knowing the Parts 2 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant PC Card socket is available to support one type I/II PC card. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. This allows accommodation of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters. Microphone Input Jack (Mic Input) The mono [...]

22 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC. Modem Port LAN Port Monitor Output Kensington ® Lock Port Parallel Port Serial Port USB 2.0 Ports TV -Out Port Shutdown Button Air V ents Air V ents Modem Port The RJ-1 1 telephone port supports an RJ-1 1 telephone cable. The[...]

23 Knowing the Parts 2 Monitor Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or pro- jector to allow viewing on a lar ger external display . Kensington ® Lock Port The Kensington ® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington ® compatible Note- book PC security products. These[...]

24 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC. DC Power Input Jack Air V ents Air V ents USB 2.0 Port Air V ents Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Do not block the air vents or else overheating may occur! DC Power Input J[...]

25 Knowing the Parts 2 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Latch Infrared Port CD Player Power Button CD Player Controls Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is n[...]

26 2 Knowing the Parts[...]

27 Knowing the Parts 2 3. Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Power Management - Stand By and Hibernate Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook PC Using the Keyboard Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators[...]

28 3 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Y our Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, use the following procedures to install the battery pack. To install the battery pack: 1. Lift the two tabs to remove the battery com- pa[...]

29 Getting Started 3 Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to char ge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power . Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. A new battery pack must completely charge before the No[...]

30 3 Getting Started NOTE: This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory . If a three-prong plug is provided, you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC. Power Connection Y our Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter . That means [...]

31 Getting Started 3 The Power-On Self T est (POST) When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self T est (POST). The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC’ s architecture. The POST includes a record of the Notebook [...]

32 3 Getting Started Power Management - “Stand By” & “Hibernate” Power management settings can be found in the W indows control panel. The following shows the power options properties in W indows. Y ou can define “Stand By” or “Shut down” for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode. “Stan[...]

33 Getting Started 3 Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. T o restart the system manually: Click the Start button and select Shut Down | and choose Restart . In case the operating system hangs (stops, [...]

34 3 Getting Started Powering OFF the Notebook PC In W indows XP , the Notebook PC can be powered OFF by using Start | Shut Down... | T urn off (or Shut down) . For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, W indows NT), you must power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds (as opposed to 1 second to power ON) a[...]

35 Getting Started 3 Power Switch Key The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD (Save- T o-Disk). Push the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Above Keyboard Front Edge Front Edge Email Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Email application while W indows is running. Int[...]

36 3 Getting Started Wireless LAN Indicator (Optional) This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN. When the internal wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light. (W indows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN.) Power Indicator The green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON an[...]

37 Getting Started 3 Number Lock Indicates that number lock [Num Lk] is activated when lighted. Number lock allows some of the key- board letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light flashes proportional to[...]

38 3 Getting Started NOTE: Hot Keys work only on the Notebook PC’ s own keyboard and not on any exter- nally connected keyboards. Using the Keyboard Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’ s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a[...]

39 Getting Started 3 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These dual-purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps. Numeric as- signments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure. When the numeri[...]

40 3 Getting Started Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. W ith Number Lock OFF , press and one of the cursor keys shown below . For example [Fn][8] for up, [Fn][K] for down, [Fn][U] for left, a[...]

41 Getting Started 3 CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator There are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for convenient CD playing. The buttons activate and control your operating system’ s audio player when the Notebook PC is ON. When your Notebook PC is OFF , the CD control buttons activate a CD player function[...]

42 3 Getting Started[...]

43 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Optical Drive PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Flash Memory Card Reader Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Communication AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes System Memory Expansion Hard Disk Drive Upgrades Processor Upgrades[...]

44 4 Using the Notebook PC Cursor Movement Scroll Button Right Click Left Click Pointing Device The Notebook PC’ s integrated touchpad pointing de- vice is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sen- sitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechani- cal failures can be avoided. A d[...]

45 Using the Notebook PC 4 Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select. Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute, press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program. If the interval between the [...]

46 4 Using the Notebook PC Caring for the T ouchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for , it can be easily damaged. T ake note of the following precautions. • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. • Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet. • Do not rest hea[...]

47 Using the Notebook PC 4 Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC’ s power is ON, press the drive’ s eject button and the tray will eject out partially . 2. Gently pull on the drive’ s front panel and slide the tray completely out. Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms. Make sure there are no[...]

48 4 Using the Notebook PC A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD. Using the proper software, a CD-R W drive or DVD+CD-R W drive can allow CD-R W discs[...]

49 Using the Notebook PC 4 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket The Notebook PC supports PC Cards (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards) to allow expansion like PCI cards on desktop computers. This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to meet a wide range of application needs. The PCMCIA socket can interface with type I or type II PC cards. PC cards are[...]

50 4 Using the Notebook PC Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) Press in the toggle eject button and release. The recessed spring loaded toggle button will extend when pushed in and released. Press the extended button again to eject the PC Card. Carefully pull the ejected PC card out of the socket. Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) T o remove the PC card, first [...]

51 Using the Notebook PC 4 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital (SD), [...]

52 4 Using the Notebook PC NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. Modem and/or network can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA). Modem and Network Connections The built-in modem and network model comes with both an RJ-1 1 and an RJ-45 port. RJ-11 telephone cables have two or four wires and are used to connect te[...]

53 Using the Notebook PC 4 CAUTION: For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26A WG or higher . (see Glossary for more information) NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection. W ARNING! Only use analog telephone ou[...]

54 4 Using the Notebook PC Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note- book PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100/1000BASE-TX speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interface at [...]

55 Using the Notebook PC 4 IR Wireless Communication The Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see 2. Knowing the Parts for location). The IR port comes with IrDA (Infrared Data Association) Serial Infrared Data Link V ersion 1.1 compliance, that allows you to perform point-to-point wireless commu- ni[...]

56 4 Using the Notebook PC AC Power System The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together . The AC Adapter ’ s primary function is[...]

57 Using the Notebook PC 4 Using Battery Power A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power . But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. Checking Battery Power T o check the remaining [...]

58 4 Using the Notebook PC Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower T otal Cost of Ownership (TCO). Y ou can control some of these fea- tures through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are made through the op[...]

59 Using the Notebook PC 4 Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’ s thermal state. These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan tur[...]

60 4 Using the Notebook PC Notebook PC Upgrades System Memory Expansion Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. This is more noticeable on newer software that require more and more system resources. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly durin[...]

61 Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Notebook PC Information[...]

62 A Appendix Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Hub (Optional) Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable. USB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive (Optional) The slim combo drive features[...]

63 Appendix A Optional Accessories (Cont.) These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB (Optional) The SpaceLink™ Cardbus Card is a dual band (IEEE 802.11a/b) wireless LAN adapter that fits into a Notebook PC’ s PCMCIA T ype II slot with Cardbus support. The USB version is sing[...]

64 A Appendix USB Keyboard & Mouse (Optional) Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow W indows naviga- tion to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC’ s built-in keyboard and touchpad. W ARNI[...]

65 Appendix A Monitor Out Connection Attaching an optional VGA/LCD monitor is just like that of a standard desktop PC (some configu- rations may require additional display driver set- tings. Y ou can view the Notebook PC display panel while simultaneously allowing others to view the external monitor . For lar ge audiences, try you can connect a vid[...]

66 A Appendix Optional Connections (Cont.) These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. IEEE1394 Connection 1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. Up to 63 devices such as hard disk drives, scanners, removable drives, and digital cameras/ video cameras with an 13[...]

67 Appendix A DVD-ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles, you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. Regional Playback Information Play[...]

68 A Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JA TE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, T aiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/ 482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). However due to di[...]

69 Appendix A This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied Mor e T esting Austria 1 Ye s N o Belgium Y es No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark 1 Ye s Ye s Finland Y es No France Y es No Germany Y es No Greece Y es No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Y es No Ireland Y es No Italy Still Pending Still Pend[...]

70 A Appendix Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AWG (American Wire Gauge) NOTE: This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the American [...]

71 Appendix A BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory , disks, and the display adapter . The BIOS instructions are built into the computer ’ s read-only memory . BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. T[...]

72 A Appendix DVD is essentially a bigger , faster CD that can hold video as well as audio and computer data. W ith these capacities and access rates, DVD discs can provide you with dramatically-enhanced high-color , full-motion videos, better graphics, sharper pictures, and Dolby ® Digital Surround for a theater-like experience. DVD aims to encom[...]

73 Appendix A Laser Classifications As lasers became more numerous and more widely used, the need to warn users of laser hazards be- came apparent. T o meet this need, laser classifications were established. Current classification levels vary from optically safe, requiring no controls (Class 1) to very hazardous, requiring strict controls (Class 4)[...]

74 A Appendix POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn on the computer , it will first run through the POST , a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory , the motherboard circuitry , the display , the key- board, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Archit[...]

75 Appendix A[...]

76 A Appendix Notebook PC Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User ’ s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out. Owner ’ s Name: __________________________ Owner ’s T elephone: ________________ Manufacturer: ___________[...]

Contact Information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Company Address: 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 112 General T elephone: +886-2-2894-3447 W eb Site Address: www .asus.com.tw General Fax: +886-2-2894-7798 General Email: info@asus.com.tw T echnical Support MB/Others (T el): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (T el): +886-2-2890-7[...]