Asus U5F, Hardware User Manual

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Page 2: ...tting Started 21 Power System 22 Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 22 Battery Care 23 Powering ON the Notebook PC 24 The Power On Self Test POST 24 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF 26 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 26 Keyboard as Cursors 26 Microsoft Windows Keys 26 Special Keyboard Functions 28 Colored Hot Keys 28 Switches and Indica...

Page 3: ...emoving an ExpressCard 38 Optical Drive 39 Flash Memory Card Reader 40 Hard Disk Drive 41 Network Connection 42 Connections 43 Modem Connection 43 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 44 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models 47 Power Management Modes 49 Full Power Mode Maximum Performance 49 ACPI 49 Suspend Mode 49 Power Savings 49 Stand by and Hibernate 50 Appendix 51 Optional Ac...

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

Page 6: ...onents in the Notebook PC and how to use them The following are major sections of this User s Manual 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces the Notebook PC and this User s Manual 2 Knowing the Parts Gives information on the Notebook PC components 3 Getting Started Provides information on getting started with the Notebook PC 4 Using the Notebook PC Gives information on using the Notebook PC s com...

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 restric tions 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: ... Notebook 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 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 ...

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

Page 12: ...12 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side 1 2 4 3 5 7 6 ...

Page 13: ...ull sized keys with comfortable travel depth at which the keys can be de pressed and palm rest for both hands Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease naviga tion in the Windows operating system Status Indicators Status indicator details are described in section 3 Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button Details pro vided later...

Page 14: ...emperatures 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 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 1 4 3 5 6 2 ...

Page 15: ...specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit through an authorized ven dor Battery Lock Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured When the battery pack is inserted it will automatically lock To remove the battery pack this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position Cooling Fan The cooling fan ...

Page 16: ...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 key boards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer Microphone Input Jack Mic In The mono microphone...

Page 17: ...ices for digital audio output Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi fi home entertainment system Headphone Output Jack 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 speak ers Combo 7 ...

Page 18: ...pport compact discs CD and or digital video discs DVD and may have recordable R or re writable RW capabili ties See the marketing specifications for details on each model 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 electronic eject Optical...

Page 19: ...ans fers 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 1394 Port IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot plugging capabilities like USB The int...

Page 20: ... Audio features are software controlled 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 al ways use the supplied power adapter Battery Pack Refer to Bottom Side Status Indicators Status indicato...

Page 21: ...3 3 Getting 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 Instant Keys and Status Indicators ...

Page 22: ... 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 standard AC power cord to a different stan dard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well a...

Page 23: ...ing 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 ran...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...g both the power adapter and battery pack Right click the battery icon for submenus Left click the battery icon for power management settings When the AC power is connected charging status will be shown Move your mouse over the battery icon for remaining power information Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road you will have to charge the battery pack The battery pack...

Page 26: ... 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 security settings Emergency Shutdown In case ...

Page 27: ...ressing Fn Ins Num LK the number lock LED lights up If an external key board is connected pressing the Ins Num LK on the ex ternal keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both key boards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated press the Fn Ins Num LK keys on the Note book PC Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors whi...

Page 28: ...5 Filled Sun Icon F5 Decreases the display brightness F6 Open Sun Icon F6 Increases the display brightness F7 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 F8 LCD Monitor Icons F8 Toggles between the Notebook PC s LCD display and an external monitor in this series Notebook PC LCD Ex...

Page 29: ...portion of the keyboard for number entering Scr Lk Del Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation Fn C Toggles Splendid function ON and OFF This allows switching between differ ent display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast brightness skin tone and color saturation for red green and blue independently You can see the ...

Page 30: ...ened Power4 Gear Key The Power4 Gear button 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 When you are using an AC power adapter Power4 Gear will switch between three modes in the AC power mode segment When you remove the AC adapter Power4 Gear will switch between seven modes in th...

Page 31: ...italized 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 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 Power Indicator The green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink slowly when th...

Page 32: ...32 3 Getting Started ...

Page 33: ...PC Operating System Pointing Device Storage Devices ExpressCard Socket Optical Drive Hard Disk Drive Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Bluetooth Wireless Connection Wireless LAN Connection Power Management Modes ...

Page 34: ...r 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 th...

Page 35: ...tware Using the Touchpad Light pressure with the tip of your finger is 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 illust...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...reading copying for matting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur SD MMC MS MS Pro 512MB Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable 2 5 6 35cm wide and approximately 374 95cm high hard disk drive Current hard drives support S M A R T Self Monitoring ...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...onnected to a 100 BASE TX 1000 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 sup ported 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 Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a h...

Page 44: ...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 exchange files share periph erals or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enabled wireless keyboard or mouse Use F2 to toggle the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth ON or OFF with an on screen ...

Page 45: ...om number generation asymmetric key generation and asym metric encryption decryption Each individual TPM on each individual computer system has a unique signature initialized during the silicon manufacturing process that further enhances its trust security effectiveness Each individual TPM must have an Owner before it is useful as a security device TPM Applications TPM is useful for any customer t...

Page 46: ...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 the ...

Page 47: ...wired networks With an Access Point AP wireless devices can share wired network devices All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters Access Point Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Network Hub Internet Modem Desktop PC MODE Network Printer ß ...

Page 48: ...stead of disabling all power management features ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management ACPI was developed by Intel Microsoft and Toshiba especially for Windows and later to control power management and Plug and Play features ACPI is the new standard in power management for Notebook PCs NOTE APM was used in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98 Because newer operating s...

Page 49: ...r STD Power button Shut down through Windows Start button Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC s thermal state These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature not CPU The fan turns ON for active cooling when t...

Page 50: ... 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 vola tile 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 a...

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

Page 52: ...ading to allow operation of other software while writing and automatically adjust for optimal recording speed versus vibration 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 not...

Page 53: ...l USB keyboard will allow data entry to be 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 Hardware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the ...

Page 54: ...54 A Appendix Optional Connections 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: ...utines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components such as memory disks and the display adapter The BIOS instructions are built into the computer s read only memory BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM Bit Binary Digit Represents the smalles...

Page 56: ...dges Hardware 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 ...

Page 57: ...ctly into the beam Class 3A lasers must not be viewed with optically aided devices CLASS 3B Class 3B lasers and Class 3A lasers with outputs of 2 5mW are hazardous to personnel who are within the beam path and look at the beam source directly or by specular reflection These lasers cannot produce hazardous diffuse reflections Personnel working with these lasers should wear appropriate protective ey...

Page 58: ...r 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 make transactions and communication more trustworthy Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hu...

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: ... to operate the equipment 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 Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digit...

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 ...

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

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