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    Notebook PC Hardware User’s Manual E4017/ August 2008[...]

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    2 Contents T able of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������?[...]

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    4 Contents <000>[...]

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    5 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC <000> Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this [...]

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    6 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 and[...]

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    7 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Safety Precautions 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 qualied personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as[...]

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    8 1 Introducing the Notebook PC CAUTION! There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walking through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). Y ou can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through[...]

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    9 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. Co n ne ct t he AC P ow er Ad ap te r IMPORT ANT! When opening, DO NOT force the display panel down to the table or else th[...]

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    10 1 Introducing the Notebook PC[...]

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    1 1 2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct.[...]

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    12 2 Knowing the Parts 5 4 7 8 9 6 1 2 3 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 0 T op Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. The keyboard differs for each territory .[...]

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    13 Knowing the Parts 2 Camera Indicator The camera indicator shows when the built-in camera is in use. The camera may be auto-activated by supported software. Display Panel The dis play pan el func tions the sam e as a deskt op moni tor . The Note book PC uses an act ive matr ix TF T LCD, whic h provi des exce llen t vie wing like that of desk top [...]

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    14 2 Knowing the Parts T ouchpad and Buttons The tou chpa d wi th its butt ons is a po inti ng d evic e th at provi des the sam e fu ncti ons as a de sk- top mous e. A softw are-c ontr olle d scr olli ng funct ion is ava ilab le afte r set ting up the inc lude d tou chpa d uti lity to allow eas y W indo ws o r web nav igat ion. Keyboard The keybo a[...]

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    15 Knowing the Parts 2 Bottom Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 W ARNING! 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.[...]

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    16 2 Knowing the Parts 1 2 3 4 Battery Lock - Spring T h e s p r i ng b a t te r y l o ck i s u s e d t o k e e p t h e b a t t e ry p a c k s e cu r e d. Wh e n t h e b a t t er y p a c k i s i n s e r te d , i t w i l l a u t o m at i c al l y lo c k . T o r e m ov e t he b at t e ry p a ck , th i s s p r i ng l oc k mu s t be h el d in t he u n [...]

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    17 Knowing the Parts 2 Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 8 5 1 2 3 4 Power (DC) Input The su pplie d p ower ada pter co nver ts AC pow er to D C p ower fo r us e w ith this ja ck. Powe r s up - pli ed throu gh this jack supp lies powe r to the Note book PC and char ge[...]

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    18 2 Knowing the Parts 5 6 7 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The US B ( Univ ersal Se rial Bu s) port is co mpati ble wit h U SB 2.0 or USB 1.1 de vice s s uch as key boar ds, poin ting devi ces, came ras, hard disk dri ves, pri nter s, and scan ners conn ecte d in a ser ies up to 12M bits /sec ( USB 1. 1) and 480Mb its/ sec (U SB 2.0 ). USB allo ws man y d[...]

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    19 Knowing the Parts 2 Right Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 4 3 5 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electr[...]

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    20 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 Air V ents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORT ANT! Make sure that paper , books, clothing, cables, or other ob- jects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating m[...]

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    21 Knowing the Parts 2 3 4 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. W indows software settings are neces- sary before use. SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant de - vices for di[...]

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    22 2 Knowing the Parts[...]

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    23 3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. There may be di[...]

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    24 3 Getting Started IMPORT ANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Note- book PC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter , seek servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter . Y ou may dam- age b[...]

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    25 Getting Started 3 IMPORT ANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. IMPORT ANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Note- book PC or specically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occu[...]

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    26 3 Getting Started W ARNING! For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in re, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery . If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center . Battery Care The Notebook PC’ s battery[...]

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    27 Getting Started 3 IMPORT ANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility , you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. IMPORT ANT! T o protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON[...]

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    28 3 Getting Started Y ou will be warned when battery power is low . If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Note- book PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). W ARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is de- pleted. Suspend-to-Disk (STD) is not the same as power OFF . STD require[...]

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    29 Getting Started 3 IMPORT ANT! T o protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. IMPORT ANT! Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written; doing so can result in loss or destruc- tion of your data. Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF[...]

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    30 3 Getting Started Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’ s thermal state. These power control cannot be congured 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 turns ON[...]

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    31 Getting Started 3 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following denes the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’ s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by rst pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model b[...]

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    32 3 Getting Started Colored Hot Keys (cont.) Fn + C: T og gl es “ Sp le nd id V id eo I nt el li gen t T ec hn o l- ogy ” fun ctio n ON and O FF . This a llow s swi tchi ng be twe en dif fer ent di spl ay col or enh anc eme nt mod es in orde r to impro ve contr ast, brig htne ss, skin tone, and color satu ratio n for red, gree n, and blu e in [...]

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    33 Getting Started 3 Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special W indows keys on the keyboard as described below . The key with the W indows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the W in- dows desktop. The other key , that looks like a W indows menu with a small pointer , activates the properties menu and is equivalent to p[...]

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    34 3 Getting Started Switches Switches and Status Indicators Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the syst[...]

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    35 Getting Started 3 Switches Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in W indows Control Panel “Power Options.” Express Gate Key Pressing this button will launch Express[...]

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    36 3 Getting Started Status Indicators Front Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery’ s power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC’ s battery is charging when AC power is connected. OFF: The Notebook PC’ s battery is charged or completely drained. Blinking: Batter[...]

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    37 Getting Started 3 Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e.g. A, B, C). When the capital lock light is OFF , the typed letters will be in the lower case form (e.g. a,b,c). Number Lock Indicator Indicates that num[...]

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    38 3 Getting Started CD Play/Pause During CD stop, begins CD play . During CD play , pauses CD play . CD Stop During CD stop: Ejects the CD tray . During CD play: Stops CD play . CD Skip to Next T rack (Fast Forward) & Audio V olume Up During CD play , this button has two functions: T rack: Push once to skip to the next track during CD playing.[...]

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    39 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory card reader Hard disk drive Memory (RAM) Connections Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Antenna Connections (on selected models) T rusted Platform Module (TPM) (on sele[...]

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    40 4 Using the Notebook PC IMPORT ANT! DO NOT use any objects in place of your nger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad’s surface. Pointing Device The Notebook PC’ s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-but- ton and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive[...]

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    41 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 pointer 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[...]

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    42 4 Using the Notebook PC The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the sur- face too hard. T apping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touch- pad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. Caring for the T ouchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for , it can be easily d[...]

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    43 Using the Notebook PC 4 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other les to various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • Expansion Card • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive Expansion Card One 26pin Express card slot is av[...]

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    44 4 Using the Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Holder (on selected models) The dummy expansion card that comes with the Notebook PC can function as a memory card holder , which protects the conductors of your ash memory card. The card holder also saves your time look - ing for your misplacing memory card and minimizes the risk of losing your as[...]

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    45 Using the Notebook PC 4 Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. Whi le th e Note book PC’ s pow er is ON, pr ess the driv e’ s eject button and the tray will eject out partially . 2. Gently pull on the drive’ s front panel and slide the t ray comp letely out. Be c areful not to tou ch the CD d rive lens and other mech anis ms. Make sure[...]

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    46 4 Using the Notebook PC Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub. CD- R 1 2 The emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic e[...]

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    47 Using the Notebook PC 4 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a 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 use many ash memory cards as shown in the example below . The bu[...]

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    48 4 Using the Notebook PC Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than oppy disk drives and optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replace - able hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T . (Self Monitoring and Reporting T echnology) to detect hard disk errors or failures befo[...]

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    49 Using the Notebook PC 4 1 Installing the hard disk drive: 2[...]

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    50 4 Using the Notebook PC Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 3 (This is only an example�) 3 (This is only an example�) Memory (RAM) Ad diti ona l me mor y wi ll i ncr ease app lic ati on p erf orm ance by decr eas ing har d di sk acc ess. V isit an autho rize d serv ice cent er or reta iler for infor mati on on memo ry upg rade [...]

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    51 Using the Notebook PC 4 The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, net- work can be installed as an expansion card. Connections Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller . Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on eac[...]

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    52 4 Using the Notebook PC These are examples of the Notebook PC connected to a Wireless Network� Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Access Point Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter . Implementing the IEEE 802.1 1 standard for wireles[...]

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    53 Using the Notebook PC 4 2 � Pr es s [ FN F 2] r ep ea te dl y u nt i l W i re le ss LA N ON o r WL AN & B lu et o ot h ON i s sh ow n � Windows W ireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 4 � R igh t cli ck on the net wo rk ico n and sel ec t Co nn ec t to a n et wo r k � 3 � Y ou sh ou ld se e t he “N ot Co n ne ct ed ?[...]

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    54 4 Using the Notebook PC Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you n[...]

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    55 Using the Notebook PC 4 Antenna Connections (on selected models) This page shows multimedia connections for TV T uner Models. TV and radio features require built-in modules only on selected models. DTV antenna connection Connect the provided digital TV antenna to the Notebook PC using the cable adapter . The digital TV antenna can only receive d[...]

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    56 4 Using the Notebook PC T rusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) The TPM, or T rusted Platform Module, is a security hardware device on the system board that will hold computer-generated keys for encryption. It is a hardware-based solution that an help avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensit[...]

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    57 Using the Notebook PC 4 F in g e r p r i n t R e g i s t r a t i o n ( o n se l ec t e d m o d e l s ) The ngerprint scanner can be used for instant and secure user authentication. These instructions will show you how to setup the ngerprint registration. 1 � Th is wi za rd wi ll au to ma ti ca ll y st ar t wh en TP M i s en ab le d in B [...]

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    58 4 Using the Notebook PC 5 � Se le ct a f in ge r o n t he i ll us tr at io n an d s w ip e th e cor respo nding fin ger on the scan ner slow ly � Y ou mu st sw ip e yo ur fi ng er mu l ti pl e ti me s fo r v er if i c at i o n� Y ou mu st re gi s te r a t l ea st t w o f in ge r s t o de cr e as e th e c ha nc e of a ny pr ob le ms � 6 ?[...]

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    59 Using the Notebook PC 4 3G W atcher (on selected models and in selected territories) The 3G (1) W atcher software application will allow your Notebook PC to connect to 3G wireless net- works normally used by 3G mobile phones. When connected, your Notebook PC can connect to the Internet just like using a wireless network. 1 � L au n ch th e 3 G[...]

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    60 4 Using the Notebook PC 3 � O nc e a 3 G ne t wo rk ha s be en di s co ve re d, cl i ck C on ne ct to m ak e a w ir el es s ne tw or k co nn ec - ti on � 4� O nc e co nn ec t ed , th e Co nn ec t bu tt on wi ll sh ow Di sc on ne ct i ns te ad � 5 � O nc e co nn ec te d, a m e ss ag e w il l a pp ea r wi th th e ne tw or k na me� 6 ?[...]

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    61 Using the Notebook PC 4 W atcher window Icons and indicators on the main window The main W atcher window provides status information and allows you to initiate and monitor data connections or make and receive phone calls (if voice is supported by your 3G modem and your ser- vice provider). The main window uses these indicators: Device status. If[...]

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    62 4 Using the Notebook PC Roaming. Y ou are connected to a network other than your local service provider ’ s. There may be a surcharge for roaming service. (This service may not be available.) New SMS message. Click the icon to open the SMS Express window and read your messag- es. When your SIM becomes full, this icon ashes and turns red. (S[...]

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    A-1 Appendix Optional Accessories & Connections Operating System and Software System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product it[...]

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    A Appendix A-2 Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Flash Memory Disk A USB as h memor y disk is an opt ional ite m that can rep lace the 1.4 4MB op py dis k and prov ide stor age u p to s ever al hu ndre d meg abyt es, highe r tra nsfe r sp eeds , and great er dura bili ty. [...]

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    Appendix A A-3 Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow W indows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB k eyb oa rd and m ou se wil l wor k sim[...]

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    A Appendix A-4 R E S E T OFF ON 4 � P re pa re th e Bl u et oo th m ou se � • In st al l t wo “ AA ” ba tt er i es � • T ur n ON th e po we r sw it ch on th e bo tt om of th e m ou se � Th e b ot to m se ns or s h ou ld g lo w re d� • Pus h th e “RE SE T” bu tt on on th e bot to m of th e B lu et oo t h mo us e � Bluetooth[...]

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    Appendix A A-5 “R ES ET ” ma y b e ne ce ss ar y a ft er c ha ng in g b at te ri es . Rep ea t st ep s if ne ce ss ar y . 5 � Cl ic k Ne xt wh en t he B lu et o ot h mo us e is r e ad y � 6 � A li st of ne a rb y Bl u et oo th de vi ce s wi ll be sh ow n� Se le ct t he B lu et oo t h mo us e an d cl i ck N ex t � 7� Se le ct “ Do [...]

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    A Appendix A-6 Support Software This No tebook PC com es with a supp ort disc tha t provides BIOS, driver s and applic ations to enable hardware features, extend functionality , help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replace- ment of the support disc is necessary , contact your [...]

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    Appendix A A-7 System BIOS Settings Boot Device 2� Select each item and press [ Enter ] to select a device� 1� On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority . Security Setting 1� On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. 2� T ype in a password and press [ Enter ]� 3� Re-type the password and press [ E[...]

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    A Appendix A-8 Password Check Select whether to ask for a password during bootup (Always) or only when entering the BIOS setup utility (Setup)� Select the level of access to allow the “User Password” to have in the BIOS setup utility � User Access Level Save Changes If you want to keep your configuration settings, you must save changes befo[...]

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    Appendix A A-9 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs. 1. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an eng[...]

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    A Appendix A-10 Hardware Problem - Power ON/OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC. Diagnostics: 1. Power On by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Able to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5. Power ON by Adapter only? (Y = 6, N = A) 6. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? [...]

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    Appendix A A-1 1 Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, ther e will be an “Open policy le error” message. A. Reinstall the latest version “Power4 Gear” utility to solve your problem. It is available on the ASUS website. Unknown Reason - Blue screen with white text A blue screen with white text appears a[...]

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    A Appendix A-12 Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC’ s exact model and download the latest BIOS le for your model from the ASUS website. 2. Use the “WINFLASH” utility to update your BIOS. The utility can be found in your Driver & Utility CD that came with your Notebook PC. 3. Extract the BIOS [...]

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    Appendix A A-13 Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Symantec’s Norton Internet Security (NIS) 1. Sometimes NIS will show an alert to stop a T r ojan virus from a local IP address. This problem can be solved by making sure the virus denition le is the latest one and regularly updating the virus denition le. 2. Reinstalling fails at t[...]

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    A Appendix A-14 1 1. Insufcient privilege message. Many settings, including disabling or uninstalling NIS, require you to be logged into W indows with Administrator privileges. Log Off and switch to a user account with Administrator privileges. Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) 9. Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing “Norton [...]

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    Appendix A A-15 Windows V ista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory . The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC’ s software to its original work[...]

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    A Appendix A-16 Windows V ista Software Recovery (Cont.) Using DVD (on selected models) The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory . The Recove ry DVD provides a comprehens ive recovery solutio n that quickly restores your Notebook PC’ s software to its original [...]

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    Appendix A A-17 Glossary ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. A WG (American Wire Gauge) This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the American Wi[...]

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    A Appendix A-18 CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called “Processor ,” actually functions as the “brain” of the computer . It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory . Device Driver A device dr iver is a spe cial set of instruct ions that allows the compute r ’ s opera ting syst em to co[...]

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    Appendix A A-19 Glossary (Cont.) Laser Classications As la sers bec ame mo re num erous and mor e wide ly used , the ne ed to wa rn user s of las er haz ards be came app aren t. To m eet t his n eed, l aser clas sica tion s wer e esta blis hed. Curr ent cl assi cat ion le vels vary from opt ical ly sa fe, requ iring no cont rols (Cla ss 1 [...]

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    A Appendix A-20 Glossary (Cont.) Suspend Mode In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specied amount of time or manually using the function keys. The time-out setting of both Ha[...]

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    Appendix A A-21 Declarations and Safety Statements 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 inst all your own DVD viewer sof tware. Opti onal DVD view er software may be purchas ed with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DV[...]

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    A Appendix A-22 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 98/48 2/EC fo r pa n-Eu ropea n s ingle te rmina l c onne ction to th e p ublic sw itche d t eleph one netw ork (PSTN).[...]

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    Appendix A A-23 Internal Modem Compliancy (Cont.) This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard . Country Applied More T esting Austria 1 Y es No Belgium Y es No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark 1 Y es Y es 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 e[...]

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    A Appendix A-24 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • Th is d evi ce mus t ac cep t a ny i nte rfe ren ce rec eiv ed, in clu din g in te rfe ren ce t hat ma y ca use un des ire d ope ra[...]

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    Appendix A A-25 R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufcient for the R&TTE (Radio & T elecommunications T erminal Equipment) directive: • Essential requirements as in [Article 3] • Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a] • T esting for electri[...]

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    A Appendix A-26 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz C ha n ne ls 1 0 t hr o ug h 13 i n cl u si ve o pe r at e i n[...]

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    Appendix A A-27 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 Code ([...]

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    A Appendix A-28 European Union Eco-label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the fol- lowing characteristic: 1. Decreased energy consumption during use and stand-by modes 2. Limited use of toxic heavy metals 3. Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health 4. Reduction of the us[...]

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    Appendix A A-29 T akeback and Recycling Old c ompute rs, not ebook co mpute rs, and other el ectron ic equi pment c ontain hazard ous che micals that ca n be harmful to the environment when disposed in a landll with trash. By recycling, the metals, plastics, and components found in an old computer will be broken down and reused to make new produ[...]

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    A Appendix A-30 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) (Japanese) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used bat - teries according to the manufacturer ’ s instructions. (English) A TT E NZ IO NE ! Rischio di esplosio[...]

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    Appendix A A-31 Service warning label W ARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specied in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disas- semble the optical drive. For your safety , have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider . CAUTION! INVISIBLE LASER [...]

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    A Appendix A-32 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish[...]

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    Appendix A A-33[...]

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    A Appendix A-34 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 lled out. Owner’s Name: ___________________________ Owner’s T elephone: ______________ Manufacturer: ____________[...]

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    Copyright Information No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, trans - mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST [...]