Asus A8Dc - A1, Hardware User Manual

Page 1: ...Notebook PC Hardware User s Manual E2378 Mar 2006 ...

Page 2: ...m 24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 24 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power On Self Test POST 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care 27 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care 27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF 28 Special Keyboard Functions 29 Colored Hot Keys 29 Microsoft Windows Keys 31 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 31 Keyboard as Cursors 31 Switc...

Page 3: ...Card Reader 43 Hard Disk Drive 43 Connections 44 Modem Connection 44 Network Connection 45 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models 46 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 47 Power Management Modes 48 Full Power Mode Maximum Performance 48 Suspend Mode 48 Power Savings 48 Power State Summary 49 Thermal Power Control 49 Stand by and Hibernate 50 Appendix 51 Optional Accessories 52 Glo...

Page 4: ...4 Contents ...

Page 5: ...5 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC ...

Page 6: ... on using the Notebook PC s components 5 Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information 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 NOTE Tips and information for spe cial ...

Page 7: ...hould only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields 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 an...

Page 8: ...es 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 ...

Page 9: ...k PC 1 Install the battery pack 3 Open the Display Panel 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC 2 Connect the AC Power Adapter Press the power button and release In Windows XP this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC 1 2 PUSH PUSH IMPORTANT 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 ...

Page 10: ...10 1 Introducing the Notebook PC ...

Page 11: ...11 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC ...

Page 12: ...12 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC 3 5 6 2 1 4 7 8 9 ...

Page 13: ...can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings 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 Use a soft cloth without chem...

Page 14: ...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 not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT ...

Page 15: ...s Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Central Processor Unit CPU Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed processor design to allow upgrading to faster processors in the future Some models feature a ULV design for compactness and may not be upgraded Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on upgrades WARNING End user removal of the CPU or hard disk ...

Page 16: ...n place of the electronic eject 2 0 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 cameras hard disk drives printers 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 ...

Page 17: ...connect the Notebook PC s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones Using this jack automatically disables the built in speakers Combo 7 8 9 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard 34mm or one ExpressCard 54mm expansion card This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2 0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bu...

Page 18: ...ut restarting the computer 2 3 1 Infrared Port IrDA on selected models 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...

Page 19: ...ver lift the Notebook PC by the display panel Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel Audio 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 ...

Page 20: ...ow viewing on a larger external display TV Out Port 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 P...

Page 21: ...s 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 6 7 8 Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington compatible Notebook PC securit...

Page 22: ...22 2 Knowing the Parts ...

Page 23: ...ting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators ...

Page 24: ...k PC comes with a universalAC DC adapter That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US standardAC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as...

Page 25: ...wing procedures to install the battery pack To install the battery pack To remove the battery pack Battery Care The Notebook PC s battery pack like all rechargeable batteries has a limit on the number times it can be recharged The battery pack s useful life will depend on your environment temperature humidity and how your Notebook PC is used It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature ra...

Page 26: ...ow s disk checking program 1 right click any hard disk drive icon in My Computer 2 choose Properties 3 click the Tools tab 4 click Check Now 5 select a hard disk drive 6 select Thorough to also check for physical damages and 7 click Start Third party disk utilities such as Symantec s Norton Disk Doctor can also perform the same functions but with greater ease and more features Powering ON the Note...

Page 27: ...R does not last long when the battery power is depleted Suspend to Disk STD is not the same as power OFF STD requires a small amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply e g removing both the power adapter and battery pack Note Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system NOTE You will b...

Page 28: ...must close all applications and exit operating systems and then power OFF by holding the power switch for 2 seconds as opposed to 1 second to power ON Holding the power switch for 2 seconds is necessary in order to prevent accidental power OFFs IMPORTANT To protect the hard drive wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON Screens are different depending on...

Page 29: ... Notebook PC s hard disk drive in suspend mode to save battery power Filled Sun Icon F5 Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon F6 Increases the display brightness LCD Icon F7 Toggles the display panel ON and OFF This also stretches your screen area on certain models to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes LCD Monitor Icons F8 Toggles between the Notebook PC s LCD display...

Page 30: ...pressing Fn Ins Num LK the number lock LED lights up If an external keyboard is connected pressing the Ins Num LK on the external keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated press the Fn Ins Num LK keys on the Notebook PC Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while ...

Page 31: ...ependently You can see the current mode through the on screen display OSD Instant Fun PLUS Pressing this button will launch a media player application to view DVDs VCDs videos photos in My Documents My Pictures or television programs when equipped with aTVtuner or listen to music CDs or files Power4 Gear Key The Power4 Gear button toggles power savings between various power saving modes The power ...

Page 32: ...g a b c Top of keyboard PUSH 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 the access time Instant Fun PLUS Indicator Indicates when the Notebook PC is in Instant Fun PLUS mode Windows Operating System Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number l...

Page 33: ...Suspend to RAM Standby mode This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth BT This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC s built in BT function is activated Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an LED that shows the status of the battery...

Page 34: ...34 3 Getting Started ...

Page 35: ...C Operating System Pointing Device Storage Devices PC Card PCMCIA Socket Optical Drive Hard Disk Drive Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection Bluetooth Wireless Connection Power Management Modes ...

Page 36: ... operating systems including those that have been pre installed The support CD does not include the operating system itself The support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre install A recovery CD is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the...

Page 37: ...s all that is required to operate the touchpad Because the touchpad is electrostatic sensitive objects cannot be used in place of your fingers The touchpad s primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad Moving The Cursor Plac...

Page 38: ...e double click speed using the Windows Control Panel Mouse The following 2 examples produce the same results press the left button twice and release lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice press the left cursor button and release lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad Clicking Tapping With the cursor over an item press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly keep...

Page 39: ...ing the cursor to the desired location then release the button Or you can simply double tap on the item and hold while dragging the item with your fingertip The following illustrations produce the same results hold left button and slide finger on touchpad lightly strike the touchpad twice sliding finger on touchpad during second strike Dragging Clicking Dragging Tapping NOTE A software controlled ...

Page 40: ...e devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents pictures and other files to various data storage devices This Notebook PC has the following storage devices ExpressCard Optical drive Flash memory reader Hard disk drive ExpressCard One 26pin Express card socket is available to support one ExpressCard 34mm or one ExpressCard 54mm expansion card This new interface is faster by using a seria...

Page 41: ...no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray 3 Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc s printed side up Push down on both sides of the disc s center until the disc snaps onto the hub The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive will begin reading the table of contents TOC on the disc When the drive stops the disc ...

Page 42: ...g hotkeys or Windows speaker icon on the taskbar Using the Optical Drive Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers Unlike desktop optical drives the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle When inserting a CD it is important that the CD be press...

Page 43: ...k errors or failures before they happen Visit an authorized service center or retailer for upgrades IMPORTANT Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the No...

Page 44: ...onnect the modem connection WARNING Only use analog telephone outlets The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the RJ 11 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built in modem Connections Modem Connection The telephone wire used...

Page 45: ...000 BASE T hub not a BASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required 1000BASE T or Gigabit is only supported on selected models Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to c...

Page 46: ...ou flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point To provide efficient security to your wireless communication the optional built in wireless LAN comes with a 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA features Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows t...

Page 47: ...luetooth module in order to use Bluetooth Bluetooth enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to your mobile phone Depending on your mobile phone s capabilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use it as a modem to connect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and ...

Page 48: ...d by configuring Windows power management and SpeedStep When the Notebook PC is operating in Full Power Mode the Power LED remains ON If you are conscious of both system performance and power consumption select Maximum Performance instead of disabling all power management features Suspend Mode In Stand by STR and Hibernation STD the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put ...

Page 49: ...upper limit The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit STATE ENTRY EVENT EXIT EVENT Stand by Stand by through Windows Start button Any device Timer as set though Power Management Battery low in Windows Control Panel higher priority STR Stand by Hotkey F...

Page 50: ...ll applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved Stand by is the same as Suspend to RAM STR This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF Because RAM is volatile it requires power to keep refresh the data To operate select Start Shut down and Stand by Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and stores your current data ...

Page 51: ...51 Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information ...

Page 52: ...tion to reduce rotational noise Interface USB 2 0 Data buffer 2MB write 512KB read Disc sizes 12cm and 8cm DVD read 8X max CD read 24X max CD R write 24X 20X 16X 8X 4X CD RW write 12X 10X 8X 4X 2X Dimensions 16mm x 129mm x 142mm Weight 250g Specifications may change without notice USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1 44MB floppy disk and provide ...

Page 53: ...more comfortable Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Note book PC s built in keyboard and touchpad WARNING To prevent system failures use Safely Remove Hard ware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebo...

Page 54: ...54 A Appendix Optional Connections Cont These items if desired may be purchased from third parties Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub ...

Page 55: ...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 The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM Bit Binary Digit Represents the smallest unit of da...

Page 56: ...ware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system including pe ripherals such as printers modems and pointing devices IDE Integrated Drive Electronics IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself eliminating the need for a separate adapter card in the case for SCSI devices UltraDMA 66 or 100 IDE devices can achieve up to 33M...

Page 57: ...urce directly or by specular reflection These lasers cannot produce hazardous diffuse reflections Personnel working with these lasers should wear appropriate protective eyewear during any operation of the laser Class 3B lasers have both adminis trative and physical controls to protect personnel Physical controls include limited access work areas Administrative controls include special warning sign...

Page 58: ...ating system TPM Trusted Platform Module on selected models The TPM is a security hardware device on the system board that will hold computer generated keys for encryption It is a hardware based solution that can help avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data The TPM provides the ability to the PC or notebook to run applications more secure and to ...

Page 59: ...e that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region Region Definitions Region 1 Canada US US Territories Region 2 Czech Egypt Finland France Germany Gulf States H...

Page 60: ...g if provided is by means of dual tone multifrequency signalling Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to b...

Page 61: ...Yes Norway Yes No Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Yes No Switzerland Yes No United Kingdom Yes No This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability For updates to this table you may visit http www cetecom de technologies ctr_21 html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling manufacture...

Page 62: ...rmful interference and Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installat...

Page 63: ...ireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the documentation provided with the product Use only with the supplied antenna Unauthorized antenna modification or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations Any changes or modifications including the antennas made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may v...

Page 64: ...ents in which the use of the 2400 2483 5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariège 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 P...

Page 65: ...d for UL 1642 covering primary nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium bat teries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series parallel or both that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or revers ible ...

Page 66: ...g må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristovoiräjähtää josseonvirheellisestiasennettu Vaihdaparistoainoastaanlaitevalm...

Page 67: ...RNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazard ous radiation exposure 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 Macrovis...

Page 68: ...68 A Appendix Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem ...

Page 69: ...69 Appendix A ...

Page 70: ...anufacturer _____________________________ Type ______________ BIOS Version __________________________________________Date ______________ Accessories _____________________________________________________________ Accessories _____________________________________________________________ Software Operating System __________Version ___________ Serial Number ______________ Software _________________Vers...

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