User manual ASUS A4

Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2014 / Apr 2005 Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC ..................................................................5 About This User's Manual .......................................................................................... 6 Notes For This Manual .......................................................................................... 6 Preparing your Notebook PC ..................................................................................... 9 2. Knowing the Parts ................................................................................... 11 Front Side ................................................................................................................ 12 Top Side ................................................................................................................... 12 Left Side ................................................................................................................... 14 Right Side ................................................................................................................ 16 Rear Side ................................................................................................................. 18 Bottom Side ............................................................................................................. 19 3. Getting Started ....................................................................................... 21 Power System .......................................................................................................... 22 Using AC Power .................................................................................................. 22 Using Battery Power ............................................................................................ 23 Powering ON the Notebook PC .......................................................................... 24 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ......................................................................... 24 Battery Care ........................................................................................................ 24 Checking Battery Power ...................................................................................... 25 Powering OFF the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 26 Restarting or Rebooting ...................................................................................... 26 Special Keyboard Functions .................................................................................... 27 Colored Hot Keys ................................................................................................ 27 Keyboard as Cursors ........................................................................................... 28 Microsoft WindowsTM Keys ................................................................................. 28 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ......................................................................... 29 Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators ............................................................. 29 Instant Launch Keys ............................................................................................ 29 Status Indicators (top­right) ................................................................................ 30 Status Indicators (front) ....................................................................................... 31 CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator ............................................................ 32 4. Using the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 33 Operating System .................................................................................................... 34 Support Software ................................................................................................. 34 2 Contents Pointing Device ........................................................................................................ 34 Using the Touchpad ............................................................................................. 35 Touchpad Usage Illustrations .............................................................................. 36 Caring for the Touchpad ...................................................................................... 37 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) ......................................................................... 38 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ........................................................................... 38 Storage Devices ....................................................................................................... 39 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket ................................................................................. 39 Optical Drive ........................................................................................................ 41 Hard Disk Drive ................................................................................................... 42 Flash Memory Card Reader ................................................................................ 42 Modem Connection ............................................................................................. 42 Fast-Ethernet Connection ................................................................................... 45 Power Management Modes ..................................................................................... 45 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance ........................................................ 45 ACPI .................................................................................................................... 45 Suspend Mode .................................................................................................... 45 Power Savings .................................................................................................... 45 Power State Summary ........................................................................................ 46 Thermal Power Control ....................................................................................... 46 Stand by and Hibernate....................................................................................... 46 Notebook PC Upgrades ........................................................................................... 48 Processor Upgrades ............................................................................................ 49 System Fans and Processor ............................................................................... 49 Thermal Power Control ....................................................................................... 49 Remove this fan set to access the memory banks. ............................................ 49 System Memory Expansion................................................................................. 50 Hard Disk Drive Upgrades .................................................................................. 50 Removing the optical disk drive .......................................................................... 52 Appendix ..................................................................................................... 53 Optional Accessories ............................................................................................... 54 Optional Connections ............................................................................................... 57 DVD-ROM Drive Information ................................................................................... 59 Internal Modem Compliancy .................................................................................... 60 Glossary ................................................................................................................... 62 Declarations and Safety Statements ....................................................................... 66 Notebook PC Information ......................................................................................... 74 3 Contents 4 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You 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 this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. User' s Man ual Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: WARNING! Important information that must be followed for safe operation. TIP: Tips and useful information for completing tasks. IMPORTANT! Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. NOTE: Tips and information for special situations. <> [] Text enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on the keyboard; do not actually type the < > or [ ] and the enclosed letters. 6 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 qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body while the Notebook PC is turned ON or is charging in order to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Safe Operating Temperatures: This notebook PC should be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C/32°F and 30°C/86°F. DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during an electrical storm. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak. DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures above 50°C (122°F) or to direct sunlight. Do not block the fan vents! DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures (below 0°C (32°F), otherwise the Notebook PC may not boot. DO NOT throw batteries in fires as they may explode. Check local codes for special battery disposal instructions. 0°C/32°F 30°C/86°F 7 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals 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 Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. Cover Your Notebook PC Use a carrying case such as the one supplied with your Notebook PC to protect it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. NOTE: The surface glaze is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC. Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices. Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings. 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). You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport Xray machines. However, it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. 8 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 information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Unlock the battery power. UnLock Lock 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 2 3. Open the Display Panel 1 Display release latch 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC 3 2 Slide the display release latch to unlock. Lift the display panel with one hand while holding the system portion with your other hand. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 9 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10 2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise. Display Panel Latch Release Air Vents Air Vents Top Side Microphone Display Panel Latch Release Display Panel (Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids to clean. Use plain water if necessary.) Stereo Speakers (on selected models) Stereo Speakers Air Vents Power Switch, Instant Keys, Status Indicators (see section 3) Keyboard Touchpad Touchpad buttons Air Vents CD player controls and Status Indicators (see section 3) Air Vents 12 Knowing the Parts Microphone 2 The built-in microphone provides a source for general note taking, voice mail recording, or for use with Internet phone software. An external microphone connection is also provided for use with your own audio input device. Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes. Stereo Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Audio features are software controlled. Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Push the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. Two WindowsTM function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the WindowsTM operating system. 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 Windows or web navigation. Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur. 13 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Kensington® Lock Port Emergency Shutdown USB Ports Battery Power Switch DC Power Input Jack Mic Input Phone Output Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. Battery Power Switch The battery power switch allows locking the battery pack power for safe transportation, storage, upgrades, or repairs. Emergency Shutdown Button In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC. Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. 14 Knowing the Parts USB Port (2.0/1.1) 2 The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers, monitors, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Headphone Output Jack (Phone Output) The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 15 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Flash Memory Slot Infrared Port USB Ports Optical Drive (varies by model) Electronic Emergency Eject Eject 1394 Port PC Card Slot 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. Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. Electronic Eject, Emergency Eject (Optical Drive) The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in WindowsTM "My Computer." 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 electronic eject. The activity LED (not available on some models) lights in proportion to the data transferred between the Notebook PC and optical disc. Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB 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 built-in memory card reader that can read many flash memory cards as specified later in this manual. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 16 Knowing the Parts 1394 Port 2 IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100-400 Mbits/sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus. IEEE1394 is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be marked "DV" for Digital Video port. Infrared Port (IrDA) The infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infrared-equipped devices or computers. This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node. Small offices can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other without a network. USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers, monitors, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 17 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. On selected models Modem Port LAN Port Monitor Port TV Out Port Air Vents Parallel Port Modem Port The RJ-11 modem port with two pins is smaller than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable. The internal modem supports up to 56K V.90 transfers. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. IMPORTANT! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. Parallel Port The 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports native parallel devices such as laser/inkjet printers, or parallel-adapted device such as external hard drives, removable drives, or scanners. TV-Out Port (on selected models) The TV-Out port is an S-Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. You can choose between simultaneouly or single display. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for high quality displays or use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for standard video devices. This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats. 18 Knowing the Parts 2 Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise. Name Card Holder Bottom cover removal tab Air Vents Air Vents Air Vents Bottom cover screws are circled in this illustration. One screw is located on the rear side. Bottom Panel Screws This notebook PC contains easy to install/upgrade components under the bottom cover. Several screws must be removed to open the bottom panel. One screw is located on the rear side. WARNING! Because telephone lines carry electrical current, you must remove the phone (modem) cable before removing the bottom cover. IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. OPEN Air Vents 19 2 Knowing the Parts 20