Asus R50A, User Manual

Page 1: ...R50A User Manual Ultra Mobile PC ...

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Page 3: ...he proper posture 14 Getting to know your UMPC 15 Front features 15 Right features 18 Left features 19 Top features 20 Bottom features 21 Back features 22 Getting your UMPC ready 23 Charging the battery pack 23 Installing removing a microSD card 25 Installing an external foldable USB keyboard 26 Connecting an external monitor 28 Connecting an external mouse optional 30 Connecting an external headp...

Page 4: ... 46 Using the ASUS Security Protect Manager 46 Getting Windows Help and Support 48 Chapter 3 Multimedia features Using the Windows Media Center 50 Using the camera 51 Launching the camera 51 Taking photos 52 Configuring the camera settings 53 Using the Preview mode 54 Chapter 4 Getting connected Using Bluetooth 56 Setting up a Bluetooth connection 56 Adding other Bluetooth enabled devices 57 Using...

Page 5: ... Using GPS 62 Connecting to a wireless network 63 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 66 Appendices Notices 70 ASUS Contact information 76 ...

Page 6: ...g your UMPC This chapter provides you the steps in using your UMPC Chapter 3 Multimedia features This chapter provides you with information on the multimedia features of your UMPC Chapter 4 Getting connected This chapter provides you with information on the connection features of your UMPC Troubleshooting This chapter provides you with solutions to some problems in using the UMPC Appendices This c...

Page 7: ...hroughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task ...

Page 8: ... a gas leak SAFE TEMP This UMPC should 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 NO...

Page 9: ...es 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 UMPC is in use Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the UMPC onboard the aircraft Most airlines restrict the use of electronic devices Most airlines only allow the use of electronic devices between and not during takeof...

Page 10: ...le User Guide Screen protector Quick Start Guide Adapter Driver CD Adapter plug Recovery DVD Wrist strap Earphone USB keyboard Earphone plug Optional Items Car charger TV external antenna Car holder TV external antenna for car GPS antenna USB external ODD Bluetooth mouse ODD USB cable USB port bar ACP45 ODD charger NOTE Optional items are purchased separately and are not included in the UMPC packa...

Page 11: ...Connection features ASUS R50A s built in Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Enhanced Data Rate and WLAN 802 11 a b g offer you high speed Internet and wireless network connections GPS navigation ASUS R50A provides you with a comprehensive travel guide via its built in GPS transceiver It enables you to find directions and navigate your way to places that you want to go to Solid Security Management for Protected Com...

Page 12: ...e Windows Vista Tablet PC Edition with Touch Pack software and ergonomic hardware interface designs With complete function keys laid out on both sides of the front panel you can enjoy comfortable operation to a full set of control keys including joystick navigation keys as well as on screen keypad Easier and Safer Digital Data Transmission ASUS R50A integrates secure digital media slot It gives yo...

Page 13: ...1 Proper posture when using your UMPC Getting to know your UMPC Getting your UMPC ready Starting up In this chapter Getting started ...

Page 14: ...our UMPC s screen While making or taking calls using your UMPC use an external headphone If you are going to use your UMPC for a long time Connect an external keyboard instead of using your UMPC s onscreen or virtual keyboard Attach an external mouse instead of using your UMPC s navigation buttons or joystick Place your UMPC in a universal docking station and adjust it so that your UMPC is within ...

Page 15: ...ctive matrix 1024 x 600 resolution TFT LCD screen provides you with excellent viewing similar to that of desktop monitors 2 Front camera lens This 0 3 megapixel built in camera is used for video conferencing and other interactive applications 3 Joystick This a pointing device that mimics the functions of a desktop mouse ...

Page 16: ...e Blinking white The UMPC is in reading writing mode Message On There is an incoming message WLAN On The built in wireless LAN WLAN is enabled Bluetooth On The built in Bluetooth function is activated 3G On The 3G function is activated GPS On The GPS function is activated 5 Fingerprint sensor The built in fingerprint sensor allows you to use your fingerprint as your identity key for added security...

Page 17: ... This special login feature is also known as Secure Attention Sequence SAS 10 UMPC Settings button This allows you to set the brightness volume resolution or power mode of your UMPC 11 Windows Media Center button This launches the Windows Media Center which allows you to view and play media files such as video clips music files or movies 12 Left button This key mimics the left click action of a co...

Page 18: ...ng it in your hands 2 VGA port Use this port with the bundled VGA out cable to connect your UMPC to a monitor 3 Battery Lock Keeps the battery secure Press up then slide the back cover downward to detach the battery 4 USB Port 2 0 Insert USB2 0 devices such as keyboards pointing devices hard disk drives printers and scanners into this port 2 3 4 1 ...

Page 19: ...ep Standby or Hibernation mode 2 Mini USB port Insert external USB devices into this port 3 TV tuner port Connect a TV antenna into this port NOTE The TV antenna is purchased separately and is not included in your UMPC package 4 MicroSD slot Insert a microSD card into this slot 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 20: ...r better signal reception 7 Stylus Like the mouse pointer on your UMPC the stylus also mimics the functions of a desktop mouse such as left click double click or right click IMPORTANT Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL has not tested the performance or reliability of the Global Positioning System GPS hardware operating software or other aspects of this product UL has only tested for fire shock or ca...

Page 21: ...p into this hole to prevent accidentally dropping the UMPC when holding it in your hands 2 Reset button Insert a sharp pointed object such as a clip or a ballpen into this hole to reset your UMPC 3 Air vent The air vent allows cool air to enter and warm air to exit the system 1 3 2 ...

Page 22: ...ery Pack The battery pack provides power to the UMPC To charge the battery connect the UMPC to an external power source using the AC adapter 2 Back camera lens The 2 0 megapixel auto focus built in camera allows you to take photos or videos ...

Page 23: ...out setting switches or using power converters To charge the battery pack 1 Connect the adapter plug to the AC adapter 2 Connect the adapter to the DC port located at the top of the UMPC 3 Plug the adapter to a power outlet NOTES Use only the AC DC adapter provided in your UMPC package Refer to the section AC adapters on the next page to determine the type of AC adapters applicable to the type of ...

Page 24: ...E North America USA 120 60 A Hawaii 120 60 A Guam Saipan 120 60 A Canada 120 60 A Central America Mexico 127 60 A Europe United Kingdom 240 50 D France 127 220 50 D Italy 220 50 C Spain 127 220 50 A C Greece 220 50 C Sweden 220 50 C Austria 220 50 C Germany 220 50 C Netherlands 220 50 C Norway Sweden 220 50 C Russia 127 220 50 A C AC Adapters The following is the list of AC adapters that are compa...

Page 25: ...stall the microSD card 1 Locate the microSD card slot at the left side of the UMPC 2 Lift to open the slot cover 3 With the golden fingers facing down insert the microSD into the slot until it fits in place 4 Replace the slot cover To remove the microSD card 1 Lift to open the slot cover 2 Push the card to eject then remove the microSD card 3 Replace the slot cover ...

Page 26: ... Installing an external foldable USB keyboard 3 Locate the Lock Unlock latch and slide the latch leftward to lock the keyboard in its open position LOCK UNLOCK 1 Slide the latch downward to unlock the USB keyboard 2 Gently pull up to open the keyboard ...

Page 27: ... 27 5 Connect the mini USB cable to the mini USB port on the USB keyboard and connect the other end of the cable to the mini USB port on the UMPC 4 Gently pull both ends of the mini USB cable to extend it ...

Page 28: ...ay the lifespan of the LCD monitor is extended To connect your UMPC to an external monitor 1 Turn off your UMPC 2 Plug one end of the external monitor cable to a port on your UMPC and the other end to the 15 pin D connector of the external monitor CAUTION Do not apply too much force in connecting your UMPC to an external monitor The plug of the external monitor line fits in only one orientation ...

Page 29: ...PC and the external monitor c Display only on the external monitor 3 Click OK To switch screen display manually 1 Click Windows Media Center 2 Select Connect to monitor 3 Select from the three modes 4 Click OK To adjust the display resolution 1 Right click blank space from your desktop Select Contents Personalize 2 Select the second monitor Adjust the display resolution to the highest value 3 Clic...

Page 30: ...ust the volume level on your UMPC and on the external headphone Connecting an external mouse optional This UMPC comes with a few USB ports for connecting devices such as a USB keyboard mouse To connect an external mouse Connect the USB plug of your USB mouse to a USB port on your UMPC CAUTION Do not apply too much force when connecting a USB keyboard mouse to a USB port on your UMPC The USB plug f...

Page 31: ...rts on both the UMPC and port bar The port bar disables the UMPC s LAN port when connected Connecting to a port bar optional This optional external PortBar comes with a D Sub port S PDIF Out port LAN RJ 45 port and USB 2 0 1 1 ports Use this external PortBar to quickly connect peripherals such as keyboard mouse or CRT monitor to your UMPC NOTE The port bar is purchased separately and is not includ...

Page 32: ...D 1 Connect one end of the ODD USB cable to the mini USB port at the back of the ODD and the other end to a USB port on your UMPC 2 Connect the adapter plug to the ODD AC adapter 3 Connect the adapter to the ODD s DC port 4 Plug the ODD adapter to a power outlet PUSH ...

Page 33: ...ect an external TV antenna 1 Connect the TV antenna cable to the antenna port on the left side of your UMPC 2 Relocate or reorientate the antenna to get the best signal reception 3 Click Programs TVB T Mobility TVB T Mobility to launch the TV antenna application 4 Select channels adjust volumes or record videos ...

Page 34: ... up then its Windows operating system starts automatically To power on your UMPC 1 Locate the power switch at the left side of your UMPC 2 Press the switch down to turn on the UMPC The UMPC boots up then the operating system starts automatically 3 Use your UMPC as you would use a regular desktop PC NOTE If your UMPC does not turn on check if the Hold button is in Hold red mode or if the battery pa...

Page 35: ... power plan 1 From your UMPC screen go to Control Panel Classic View Power Options 2 Select a power plan from these three existing power plans Power Plan Description Power4 Gear Entertainment Provides high performance and saves battery power for online gaming or playing DVD Power4 Gear Battery Saving Provides the longest battery life and reduces your UMPC s performance where possible Power4 Gear H...

Page 36: ...our UMPC s performance but uses more battery power 4 In the Plan name field key in the name for your customized power plan then click Next 5 Make your desired settings then click Create Putting your UMPC on Sleep mode In Sleep mode all open data and programs are saved to the physical memory RAM and puts your UMPC into a power saving state To put your UMPC on Sleep mode do any of the following 1 Cl...

Page 37: ...2 Using your UMPC Navigating your UMPC Entering data Securing your UMPC Getting Windows Help and Support In this chapter ...

Page 38: ...tons Joystick The joystick enables you to move the cursor around the screen Use the joystick with the buttons arrow enter buttons and left right buttons to perform the functions of a conventional mouse Left right buttons The left right buttons perform the left click and right click functions of a conventional mouse 5 way Navigation buttons See the functions of these buttons on the next page ...

Page 39: ...and drag the item then move it Button FUNCTION Left arrow Press to scroll to the left of a page On a menu list press to launch the next menu to the left or to close a submenu Right arrow Press to scroll to the right of a page On a menu list press to launch the next menu to the right or to launch a submenu Up arrow Press to scroll up a page On a selection option press to move up the selection list ...

Page 40: ...r the Tablet PC Input Panel to write text characters or symbols on your UMPC NOTE The bi fold keyboard is an optional accessory and is not included in your UMPC package Using the Tablet PC Input Panel The Microsoft Vista Tablet PC Input Panel enables you to enter text on your UMPC without using a standard keyboard The Tablet PC Input Panel provides you with these three input methods Writing Pad Ch...

Page 41: ...p to launch the Tablet PC Input Panel 3 On the input panel tap to launch the Writing Pad 4 Using your DigiPen stylus write on the screen as you would write on a piece of paper 5 When done tap Insert to enter the text on the WordPad IMPORTANT Ensure that you write legibly NOTE Use gestures to delete text or perform basic editing tasks such as inserting spaces and tabs For more details refer to the ...

Page 42: ...Panel 3 On the input panel tap to launch the Character Pad 4 Using your DigiPen stylus write on the screen as you would write on a piece of paper The Character Pad converts each handwritten character or text into typed text 5 When done tap Insert to enter the text on the WordPad IMPORTANT Ensure that you write legibly NOTE Use gestures to delete text or perform basic editing tasks such as insertin...

Page 43: ...t you make using your stylus In the Tablet PC Input Panel use gestures to delete text or perform basic editing tasks such as inserting spaces or tabs Use two types of gestures in the Tablet PC Input Panel Scratch out gestures which make it easy to delete text when you are using the writing pad or the character pad Editing gestures which you can use to perform some basic editing tasks such as inser...

Page 44: ...B T 18790 2002 adopted by the Chinese government Editing gestures used on handheld computers Symbol Description Enter Draw a 90 degree angle between the downward an leftward sections of the stroke Backspace Draw a long line Space Draw a long line Tab Draw a 90 degree angle between the upward and rightward sections of the stroke Draw the rightward section of the stroke two to four times longer than...

Page 45: ...ab 3 From the Gestures tab select Use gestures commonly used on handheld computers or Use gestures from the Simplified Chinese PRC standard GB T 18790 2002 NOTE For more details on gestures and other features of the Tablet PC Input Panel refer to the Help menu of the Tablet PC Input Panel or to Microsoft Windows Help and Support ...

Page 46: ... your registered credentials such as your fingerprint data and password to log on to Windows and other applications Registering your fingerprint data The fingerprint sensor on the UMPC makes your device more secure from unauthorized access With the fingerprint sensor you can enter your fingerprint data as your authentication mechanism for your UMPC To register your fingerprint data 1 Click Control...

Page 47: ... specify if you want to use your registered fingerprint data or password or both to log on to Windows and other applications To specify a log on category 1 Click Control Panel ASUS Security Protect Manager 2 From the Settings and Options list select Multifactor Authentication 3 From the Policies tab select your log on category 4 Click Apply to save the settings Configuring the ASUS Protect Manager...

Page 48: ... Getting Windows Help and Support Windows Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows Vista platform To launch Windows Help and Support go to Help and Support ...

Page 49: ...3 Multimedia features Using the Windows Media Center Using the camera In this chapter ...

Page 50: ... or watch listen to streaming files such as movies or music files from the Internet To use the Windows Media Center 1 Connect your UMPC to an external monitor NOTE Refer to the section Connecting an external monitor in Chapter 1 of this user manual 2 Click All Programs Windows Media Center or press the Windows Media Center button Windows Media Center button NOTE For more details on the other featu...

Page 51: ...on top of your UMPC Click All Programs ASUS Utility LifeFrame To exit the camera function tap the Exit icon on the camera screen Camera features Tap any of the icons to personalize your photos For more details on these icons refer to the next pages Tap any of the icons to set the capture mode Refer to the table on the next page for the capture modes Tap any of the tabs to view the thumbnails of ex...

Page 52: ...to take videos without any camera sounds such as shutter sound Camcorder Use this mode to take videos Taking photos To take a photo 1 Launch the Camera application 2 Tap to set the capture mode to Camera mode 3 Aim your UMPC at your subject then press the camera button 4 Repeat step 3 to take more photos NOTE By default the photo is automatically saved to the LifeFrame folder at C Users Your User ...

Page 53: ...ate stamp format that you want to add to your photo JPG Quality If your photo is a jpg file tap this icon to set the jpg quality to Good Fine or Normal Image File Type Tap this icon to set the photo s file type to BMP JPG GIF PNG or TIFF Brightness Tap to set the level of brightness Contrast Tap to set the contrast level Default Tap this icon to restore the camera settings to its default values Fi...

Page 54: ...ail your photos from the Preview mode TO DO THIS Apply a filter effect to a photo Tap the photo that you want to apply a filter effect to then tap and then select the filter effect Apply a frame to a photo Tap the photo that you want to apply a framed effect to then tap and then select the frame Change the color of the pen editing stroke Tap and then select the color Draw text or symbols on the ph...

Page 55: ...4 Getting connected Using Bluetooth Using a 3G SIM card Using GPS Connecting to a wireless network In this chapter ...

Page 56: ...p a Bluetooth connection with other devices 1 Ensure that both your UMPC and the other device are within close range and are both set to discoverable IMPORTANT To make the other device discoverable refer to its user manual 2 From the Devices tab click Add Select My device is set up and ready to be found 3 Click Next to start searching for other Bluetooth devices 4 From the list of available Blueto...

Page 57: ...ice Wizard appears Select My device is set up and ready to be found 2 Click Next to start searching for other Bluetooth devices 3 From the list of available Bluetooth devices select the device you want to use with your UMPC then click Next 4 Select Don t use a passkey and click Next to add the device 5 Click Finish when done IMPORTANT Depending on the model your UMPC may or may not include a built...

Page 58: ...and receive calls using a Bluetooth headset IMPORTANT Depending on the model your UMPC may or may not include a 3G SIM card slot Check your UMPC model if it contains the 3G SIM card slot Installing a 3G SIM card To install a 3G SIM card 1 Press down the battery latch then remove the battery pack 2 Insert the 3G SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to the uppe...

Page 59: ...via the 3G Watcher application To activate your 3G SIM card 1 Launch the 3G Watcher application To do this do either of the following Click 3G Watcher From the taskbar double click the 3G Watcher icon If your 3G SIM card has a default passkey a pop up window appears asking for your SIM card passkey 2 From the 3G Watcher main screen click Tools Options ...

Page 60: ...ct your mobile service provider then click Yes The 3G Watcher returns to its main screen 3 Click Connect to start the wireless connection 4 The 3G Watcher displays the connection status You may start to surf the Internet or check your e mail messages ...

Page 61: ...ff your wireless connection To switch off your wireless connection From the 3G Watcher main screen click Tools Turn Radio Off To switch on your wireless connection From the 3G Watcher main screen click Tools Turn Radio On ...

Page 62: ...a to get the best GPS signal reception NOTE Keep the external GPS antenna in a cool place when it is not in use Setting up the GPS function To set up the GPS function 1 Select ASUSMAP GPS 2 Select COM2 in the GPS Interface field and 4800 in the Baudrate field then click OK 3 Click xxx The Position mode launches The position state appears on the upper right corner of the screen In progress X Fail T...

Page 63: ...talled or plugged in your UMPC 1 Double click the Wireless Console icon on the taskbar and select any of these icons 2 Right click the WLAN icon and select Connect to a network Icon Function Click to activate both wireless and Bluetooth functions Click to activate the Wireless function only Click to activate the Bluetooth function only 4 Select Show Wireless if you have many networks in your area ...

Page 64: ...6464 4 Select the wireless network that you want to connect to 5 When connecting you may have to key in a password 5 After establishing a successful connection the connection status is displayed ...

Page 65: ...5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In this chapter ...

Page 66: ... immediately and remove the external devices such as ODD floppy or storage devices 3 Dry your UMPC with a dry clean cloth 4 Contact a qualified service technician immediately A Q Cannot recover the system A Possible reasons 1 Externall storage device memory data being saved in the wrong place 2 External devices such as USB Compact Flash MMC or Smart Media devices are not compatible with your UMPC ...

Page 67: ...vices and their drivers 2 Update the BIOS 3 Update the drivers 4 Uninstall the unneccessary applications 5 Reinstall the OS 6 Contact a qualified service technician A Q How to extend the battery life A 1 Adjust the LCD brightness 2 Adjust the volume 3 Activate the power saving mode ...

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Page 69: ...Appendices Notices ASUS Contact information In this chapter ...

Page 70: ...interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver i...

Page 71: ...gnetic compatibility in EN 301 489 1 EN 301 Testing according to 489 17 Effective use of the radio spectrum as in Article 3 2 Radio test suites according to EN 300 328 2 CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product in a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipme...

Page 72: ...472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 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 NOTE Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446 6 MHz to 2483 5 MHz There are few possibilities for o...

Page 73: ...1 Orne 64 Pyrénées Atlantique 66 Pyrénées 67 Bas Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire 75 Paris 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 94 Val de Marne 41 Loir et Cher 82 Tarn et Garonne 05 Hautes Alpes 58 Nièvre 90 Territoire de Belfort 12 Aveyron 63 Puy du Dôme 26 Drôme 68 Haut Rhin This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France Pleas...

Page 74: ...covering primary non rechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batteries 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 reversible chemical reacti...

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