Asus L8400B User manual

NOTEBOOK PC
USER’S MANUAL
Product Name: Notebook PC
Manual Revision: 1.01 E549
Release Date: May 2000

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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
interference 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.
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.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the
Federal Register, National Archives and RecordsAdministration, U.S. Government Printing Office.
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 ADP-45GB (Pour Utiliser Avec Modele ADP-45GB)

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Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery)
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)
VORSICHT!Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßenAustausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben
oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichenTyp. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nachAngaben
des Herstellers. (German)
ADVARSELI! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning måkun 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
somrekommenderasavapparattillverkaren.Kasseraanväntbatterienligtfabrikantensinstruktion.(Swedish)
VAROITUS! Paristovoiräjähtää,josseonvirheellisestiasennettu.Vaihdaparistoainoastaanlaitevalmistajan
sousittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitäkäytetty 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 recommandépar 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)
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.
(Japanese)

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CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek

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Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
Swedish

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Contents
SAFETY STATEMENTS 2
Federal Communications Commission Statement.............................................. 2
Canadian Department of Communications Statement ....................................... 2
Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery).............................. 3
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice ............................................................ 3
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) .................................. 4
SECTION 1
INTRODUCING THE NOTEBOOK PC 9
About This User’s Manual...................................................................................... 10
Notes For This Manual...................................................................................... 10
Caring Information ................................................................................................. 11
Transportation Precautions.................................................................................... 12
SECTION 2
KNOWING THE PARTS 13
Top Side................................................................................................................. 14
Front Side .............................................................................................................. 16
Left Side................................................................................................................. 17
Right Side .............................................................................................................. 18
Rear Side............................................................................................................... 20
SECTION 3
GETTING STARTED 23
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack ............................................................. 24
Using the Battery Pack .......................................................................................... 25
Before using your Notebook PC on the road .................................................... 25
Battery Care...................................................................................................... 25
Operating Systems ................................................................................................ 25
Support Software .............................................................................................. 25
Power Connection ................................................................................................. 26
Powering ON Your Notebook PC........................................................................... 27
The Power-On Self Test (POST) ...................................................................... 27
Save-to-Disk Partition ............................................................................................ 28
Restarting or Rebooting......................................................................................... 28
Powering OFF the Notebook PC ........................................................................... 28
LED Status Indicators ............................................................................................ 29
Using the Keyboard ............................................................................................... 30
Colored Hot Keys.............................................................................................. 30
Microsoft Windows™ Keys ............................................................................... 31
Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ....................................................................... 31
Keyboard as Cursors ........................................................................................ 32

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SECTION 4
USING THE NOTEBOOK PC 33
Floppy Disk Drive................................................................................................... 34
CD/DVD-ROM Drive .............................................................................................. 35
Laser Safety...................................................................................................... 35
CDRH Regulations ........................................................................................... 35
DVD-ROM Drive (optional) .................................................................................... 36
Overview........................................................................................................... 36
Regional Playback Information ......................................................................... 37
Region Definitions............................................................................................. 37
Using the CD-ROM Drive .................................................................................38
Listening to Audio CD ....................................................................................... 39
Pointing Device...................................................................................................... 40
Using the Touchpad .......................................................................................... 40
Caring for the Touchpad ................................................................................... 42
PS/2 Connection (optional).................................................................................... 42
External Display Connections (optional)................................................................ 43
PC Cards (PCMCIA).............................................................................................. 44
32-bit CardBus & Zoomed Video Port ..............................................................44
Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)......................................................................... 45
Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) ...................................................................... 45
External Audio Connections (optional)...................................................................46
Printer Connection (optional) ................................................................................. 46
IR Wireless Communication .................................................................................. 47
Guidelines for using IR communication ............................................................ 47
Enabling Infrared .............................................................................................. 47
Universal Serial Bus .............................................................................................. 48
Driver Support................................................................................................... 48
AC Power System.................................................................................................. 48
Battery Power System ........................................................................................... 49
Charging the Battery Pack................................................................................ 49
Using Battery Power .........................................................................................50
Power Management Modes................................................................................... 51
Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance ..................................................... 51
APM and ACPI .................................................................................................. 51
Suspend Mode.................................................................................................. 51
Standby Mode................................................................................................... 52
Power State Summary...................................................................................... 52
Thermal Power Control..................................................................................... 53
System Memory Expansion ................................................................................... 53
Processor Upgrades .............................................................................................. 53
Modem and Network Connections (optional)......................................................... 54
Modem Connection........................................................................................... 54
Network Connection ......................................................................................... 54
Securing Your Notebook PC .................................................................................. 55
Other Security Products.................................................................................... 55

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SECTION 5
CONFIGURING THE BIOS 57
Updating Your BIOS............................................................................................... 58
Creating a BIOS Update Floppy Disk ............................................................... 58
Updating BIOS Procedures .............................................................................. 59
BIOS Setup Program ............................................................................................. 60
BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................. 61
BIOS Legend Bar.............................................................................................. 61
Main Menu ............................................................................................................. 63
IDE Primary Master ............................................................................................... 64
IDE Primary Slave ................................................................................................. 67
Advanced Menu..................................................................................................... 68
I/O Device Configuration........................................................................................70
Security Menu ........................................................................................................ 72
System Boot Entry ............................................................................................ 73
Hard Disk Unlock: ............................................................................................. 73
Password Usage Summary ................................................................................... 73
The Power Menu ................................................................................................... 74
Boot Menu ............................................................................................................. 76
Exit Menu ............................................................................................................... 77
APPENDIX 78
PortBar Accessory ................................................................................................. 80
Features............................................................................................................ 80
Usage ............................................................................................................... 80
Docking Solution ............................................................................................... 81
Vehicle/Air Power Adapter Accessory.................................................................... 82
Features............................................................................................................ 82
Usage ............................................................................................................... 82
Internal Modem Compliancy .................................................................................. 83
Protocols and Compliancy ................................................................................ 83
Glossary................................................................................................................. 85
INDEX.................................................................................................................... 88
Owner Information ................................................................................................. 90

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SECTION 1
INTRODUCING THE NOTEBOOK PC
About This User’s Manual
Caring Information
Transportation Precautions

10 1. Introducing the Notebook PC
About This User’s Manual
You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on the
various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this
User’s Manuals:
1. Introducing the Notebook PC
Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual.
2. Knowing the Parts
Gives you information on the Notebook PC’s components.
3. Getting Started
Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC.
4. Using the Notebook PC
Gives you information on using the Notebook PC’s components.
5. Configuring the BIOS
Gives you information on configuring the BIOS software.
6. Appendix
Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information.
Notes For This Manual
This User’s Manual was created using Macintosh versions of Adobe®PageMaker™6.52, Adobe®
Photoshop™5.0.2, and Macromedia®Freehand™8.0.1. The body text type used in this manual is
“Times”(MAC) or “Times New Roman”(Windows™) and headings are “Helvetica”(MAC) or “Arial”
(Windows™). 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:
Text enclosed in < > represents a key
on the keyboard; do not actually type
the < > and enclosed letters.
TIP: Tips and useful information for
power (advanced) computer users.
NOTE: Tips and information to aid in
completing a task.
WARNING! Information to prevent
damage to components, damage to
data, or personal injury.
IMPORTANT: Information that must be
followed in order to complete a task.