Asus A2k Instructions for use

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Product Name: Notebook PC Hardware

Manual Revision: 1 E1664

Release Date: June 2004

Notebook PC

Hardware User’s Manual

Safety Statements

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

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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 installation. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-

tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-

ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 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 is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the

Federal Register, NationalArchives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.

Power Safety Requirement

Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power

cords greater than or equal to: H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm2.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus

set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

(Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.)

For use with AC Adaptor Model (Pour Utiliser Avec Modele): PA-1121-02 (120W), ADP-90FB (90W), ADP-65DB (65W)

WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC

emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television recep-

tion. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded

cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or

modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void your authority to operate the equipment.

Safety Statements

Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery)

(Japanese)

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 Macrovision Corporation and other rights

owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and

is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision

Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

CDRH Regulations

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products

manufactured fromAugust 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States.

ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un

una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambiente. (Italian)

VORSICHT!Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßenAustausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben

oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nachAngaben

des Herstellers. (German)

ADVARSELI! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning 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

somrekommenderasav apparattillverkaren.Kasseraanvänt batterienligtfabrikantens instruktion.(Swedish)

VAROITUS! Paristovoiräjähtää, jos seonvirheellisestiasennettu.Vaihdaparistoainoastaanlaitevalmistajan

sousittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti. (Finnish)

ATTENTION! Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer

uniquement avec une batterie du mêre type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur.

Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. (French)

ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type

anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian)

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions. (English)

WARNING: 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.

Safety Statements

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 solu-

tion of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra

moisture with a dry cloth.

DO NOT expose to or use near liq-

uids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use

the modem during an electrical storm.

DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty en-

vironments. DO NOT operate during

a gas leak.

DO NOT expose to strong magnetic

or electrical fields.

DONOTexposetoextremetemperatures

above 50˚C (122˚F) or to direct sunlight.

Do not block the fan vents!

DONOT 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

itemsthatmayscratchorenterthe Note-

book PC.

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 discom-

fort or injury from heat exposure.

DO NOT throw batteries in fires as

they may explode. Check local codes

for special battery disposal instruc-

tions.

DO NOT expose to extreme tempera-

tures (below 0˚C (32˚F), otherwise the

Notebook PC may not boot.

Safe Operating Temperatures: This

notebook PC should be used in envi-

ronments with ambient temperatures

between 0°C/32°F and 30°C/86°F.

30°C/86°F

0°C/32°F

Transportation Precautions

To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periph-

erals 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.

Safety Statements

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 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

(used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walk-

ing 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 X-

ray 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.

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.

Danish

Dutch

English

Finnish

French

German

Greek

Italian

Portuguese

Spanish

Swedish

CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)

Safety Statements

UL Safety Notices

Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically

connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed

200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National

Electrical Code (NFPA 70).

When using the Notebook PC modem, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce

the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

•Do not use the Notebook PC near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or

laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

•Do not use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock

from lightning.

•Do not use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak.

Required 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 chemical reaction.

•Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for

possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion.

•Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to

fire or explosion. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or

authorized retailers.

Notebook PC Optical Drive

Laser Safety Information

Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

(LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT). Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this

user’s manual.

Service warning label

WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified

in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disas-

semble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an

authorized service provider.

CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Contents

1. Introducing the Notebook PC ................................................................11

About This User’s Manual ..................................................................................................... 12

Notes For This Manual..................................................................................................... 12

Preparing your Notebook PC ................................................................................................ 13

2. Knowing the Parts.................................................................................. 15

Top Side ................................................................................................................................ 16

Bottom Side........................................................................................................................... 18

Left Side................................................................................................................................ 20

Right Side.............................................................................................................................. 21

Rear Side .............................................................................................................................. 22

Front Side.............................................................................................................................. 24

3. Getting Started ....................................................................................... 25

Using the Battery Pack..........................................................................................................26

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack ....................................................................... 26

Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................................... 27

Battery Care..................................................................................................................... 27

Operating Systems................................................................................................................ 27

Support Software ............................................................................................................. 27

Power Connection................................................................................................................. 29

Powering ON The Notebook PC ...................................................................................... 29

The Power-On Self Test (POST)...................................................................................... 29

Power Management - “Stand By” & “Hibernate” ................................................................... 30

Power Management......................................................................................................... 30

Restarting or Rebooting ................................................................................................... 31

Powering OFF the Notebook PC ..................................................................................... 32

Using the Keyboard............................................................................................................... 33

Colored Hot Keys............................................................................................................. 33

Microsoft Windows™ Keys .............................................................................................. 34

Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ...................................................................................... 34

Keyboard as Cursors ....................................................................................................... 35

Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators........................................................................... 36

Instant Launch Keys.............................................................................................................. 36

Status Indicators ................................................................................................................... 37

Status Indicators ................................................................................................................... 38

CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator ......................................................................... 39

4. Using the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 41

Pointing Device ..................................................................................................................... 42

Using the Touchpad ......................................................................................................... 42

Touchpad Usage Illustrations........................................................................................... 42

Touchpad Usage Illustrations........................................................................................... 43

Caring for the Touchpad................................................................................................... 44

Optical Drive.......................................................................................................................... 45

PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket ................................................................................................... 47

32-bit CardBus Support ................................................................................................... 47

Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ........................................................................................ 48

Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA)...................................................................................... 48

Flash Memory Card Reader............................................................................................. 49

Network Connection (Gigabit Support) ............................................................................ 50

Modem Connection.......................................................................................................... 51

AC Power System .................................................................................................................52

Battery Power System........................................................................................................... 52

Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................................... 52

Using Battery Power ........................................................................................................ 52

Using Battery Power ........................................................................................................ 53

Power Management Modes .................................................................................................. 54

Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance .................................................................... 54

ACPI................................................................................................................................. 54

Suspend Mode ................................................................................................................. 54