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Table of Contents

1. Introducing the Notebook PC

About This User’s Manual �� 6

Notes For This Manual �� 6

Preparing your Notebook PC�� 9

2. Knowing the Parts

Top Side�� 12
Bottom Side �� 14
Left Side �� 16
Right Side �� 18
Front Side �� 19
Rear Side�� 20

3. Getting Started

Power System �� 22

Using AC Power �� 22
Using Battery Power �� 23
Battery Care �� 23
Powering ON the Notebook PC �� 24
The Power-On Self Test (POST) �� 24
Checking Battery Power �� 25
Charging the Battery Pack �� 25
Power Options �� 26
Power Management Modes �� 27
Sleep and Hibernate �� 27
Thermal Power Control �� 27

Special Keyboard Functions �� 28

Colored Hot Keys �� 28
Microsoft Windows Keys �� 30
Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad �� 30
Keyboard as Pointers �� 30

Switches and Status Indicators �� 31

Switches�� 31

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Summary of Contents for B50A

Page 1: ...Notebook PC Hardware User s Manual E S ATA 1394 E3901 June 2008 ...

Page 2: ...ng Started Power System 22 Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 23 Battery Care 23 Powering ON the Notebook PC 24 The Power On Self Test POST 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Power Options 26 Power Management Modes 27 Sleep and Hibernate 27 Thermal Power Control 27 Special Keyboard Functions 28 Colored Hot Keys 28 Microsoft Windows Keys 30 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 30 ...

Page 3: ...m Connection on selected models 46 Network Connection 47 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models 48 Windows Wireless Network Connection 49 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 50 Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected models 51 Appendix Optional Accessories A 2 Optional Connections A 3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup optional A 4 Operating System and Software A 6 System BIOS Settings A 7 Com...

Page 4: ... Contents 000 ...

Page 5: ...s Preparing your Notebook PC Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 000 There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct ...

Page 6: ...ation 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 IMPORTANT Vital information that m...

Page 7: ...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 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 items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC DO NO...

Page 8: ...ery 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 Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect all ...

Page 9: ...Adapter IMPORTANT When opening do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the Note book PC by the display panel 1 2 3 1 2 3 3 Open the Display Panel 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hiber nation modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Cont...

Page 10: ...10 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 000 ...

Page 11: ... and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 000 There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct ...

Page 12: ...12 2 Knowing the Parts 4 9 8 11 10 2 1 3 Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC The keyboard will be different for each territory 000 ...

Page 13: ...an be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options Display Panel The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors Unlike traditional desktop monitors the LCD panel does not pro duce any radiation or flickering so it is easier on the eyes Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids use plain water if necessary to clean the display panel...

Page 14: ...Scanner on selected models The built in fingerprint scanner allows use of security software using your fingerprint as your identification key 11 10 Spillproof Keyboard The keyboard provides full sized keys with comfortable travel depth at which the keys can be depressed and palm rest for both hands Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system Drain...

Page 15: ...otebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation High tempera tures 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 The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model The battery pack size will vary depending on ...

Page 16: ... lock To remove the battery pack this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability...

Page 17: ...ireless networking devices Central Processor Unit CPU Compartment 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 drive will void the war...

Page 18: ...as 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 some peripherals 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 2 0 USB Port 2 0 1 1 The U...

Page 19: ... 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 Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right cl...

Page 20: ... or headphones Using this jack automatically disables the built in speakers Combo Right Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 1 2 3 E SATA Port on selected models External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of Serial ATA devices originally designed for use inside the computer It is up to six times faster than existing U...

Page 21: ...uter with some peripherals 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 IEEE1394 Port on selected models IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot plugging capabilities like USB The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100 400 Mbits se...

Page 22: ...ress the display panel button to open the display panel 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 IrDAnetworking you can have wireless connection...

Page 23: ...cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to anAC power source andmaintainspowertotheNotebookPCwhenACpowerisnotconnected Thisallowsusewhenmoving temporarily between locations Battery time varies by usage an...

Page 24: ...24 2 Knowing the Parts ...

Page 25: ...Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct ...

Page 26: ...wer required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC 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 outlet...

Page 27: ...deal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F You must also take into account that the Notebook PC s internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery But in any case the battery pack s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from ...

Page 28: ... diagnos tic tests called the Power On Self Test POST The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC s architecture The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC s hardware configuration which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the ...

Page 29: ...over the battery icon without power adapter Pointer over the battery icon with power adapter Right click the battery icon WARNING DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged The battery pack will discharge over time If not using a battery pack it must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future The battery stops charging if the te...

Page 30: ...the lock icon Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart To restart the system manually choose Restart IMPORTANT Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data Emergency Shutdown In case your o...

Page 31: ...re turned OFF Because RAM is volatile it requires power to keep refresh the data Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option You can also use the keyboard shortcut Fn F1 to activate this mode Recover by pressing any keyboard key except Fn NOTE The power indicator will blink in this mode Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjust...

Page 32: ...el ON and OFF On certain models stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes LCD MonitorIcons F8 TogglesbetweentheNotebookPC sLCDdisplayandan externalmonitorinthisseries NotebookPCLCD ExternalMonitor Both This functiondoesnotworkin256Colors selectHighColorinDisplayPropertySettings NOTE Must connect an external monitor before booting up Radio Tower F2 Wireles...

Page 33: ...ggles power savings between various power sav ing modes The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode You can see the current mode through the on screen display OSD Fn V Toggles Life Frame software application Fn T Toggles Power F...

Page 34: ...ated at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure When the numeric keypad is engaged by 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 key boards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated ...

Page 35: ...es Splendid Video Intelligent Technology function ON and OFF Thisallowsswitchingbetweendifferentdisplaycolorenhance ment modes in order to improve contrast brightness skin tone and color saturation for red green and blue independently The selected mode is shown on the display Keyboard lighting Key Pressing this key lights the keyboard LEDs which help to improve the quality of your working environ ...

Page 36: ...ouchpad simply press this button again Top Status Indicators Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated when lighted Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized 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 Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is access...

Page 37: ... in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode Front 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 Bluetooth BT function is activated Wireless LAN Indicator This is only applicable on models with built in wireless LAN When the built in wireless LAN is enabled this indicator will light Windows software se...

Page 38: ...38 3 Getting Started ...

Page 39: ...e Memory RAM Connections Modem Connection on selected models Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection on selected models Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected models Fingerprint Scanner on selected models 3G Watcher Software on selected models in selected territories There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in thi...

Page 40: ...he touchpad Because the touch pad is electrostatic sensitive objects cannot be used in placeofyourfingers Thetouchpad sprimaryfunction is to move the pointer 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 Pointer Place your finger in the center of the tou...

Page 41: ...icking Tapping With the pointer over an item press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected The selected item will change color The following 2 examples produce the same results Clicking Tapping Double Clicking Double Tapping Touchpad Usage Illustrations Dragging Dragging means to pick up an item and place it...

Page 42: ...s or grease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC s touchpad when an external USB mouse is at tached This feature is normally OFF to turn ON this feature select th...

Page 43: ...ds Inserting an Expansion Card Be sure the ExpressCard is level when inserting 1 If there is an ExpressCard socket protector remove it using the Removing an Express Card instructions below 2 Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side first and label side up Standard ExpressCards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted 3 Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the Expr...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...l drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print To decrease vibration use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD Listening to Audio CD The optical drives can play audio CDs but only the DVD ROM drive can play DVD audio Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software it may require...

Page 46: ... devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high bandwidth PCI bus WARNING To prevent data loss use Wi...

Page 47: ...s support S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen When replacing or upgrading the hard drive always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC 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 vibrati...

Page 48: ...48 4 Using the Notebook PC 000 continued on next page Installing the Hard Disk Drive Removing the Hard Disk Drive A B A B ...

Page 49: ... only an example This is only an example Memory RAM Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed This is only an example WAR...

Page 50: ...r wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the modem and should have an RJ 11 connector on both ends Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket the ones found in residential buildings Once the driver is setup the modem is ready to use CAUTION For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher see Glossary for more info...

Page 51: ...00 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 connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Tw...

Page 52: ... client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad hoc modes giving you 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 Ac...

Page 53: ...network icon 5 Select Show Wireless if you have many networks in your area 6 Select the wireless network you want to con nect to 7 When connecting you may have to enter a password 8 Afterconnectionhasbeenestablished Con nected will be shown 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Notification area and select either the Wireless LAN Bluetooth or just the Blue tooth 1 Switch ON the Wirel...

Page 54: ...ect 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 peripherals or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enabled wireless keyboard or mouse 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Notification area and select either the Wireless LAN B...

Page 55: ...tiveness Each individual TPM must have an Owner before it is useful as a security device TPM Applications TPM is useful for any customer that is interested in providing an addition layer of security to the com puter system The TPM when bundled with an optional security software package can provide overall system security file protection capabilities and protect against email privacy concerns TPM h...

Page 56: ...ow to setup the fingerprint registration 1 This wizard will automatically start whenTPM is enabled in BIOS see Appendix Click Next 2 Select Fingerprints and click Next 3 Select a finger on the illustration Swipe the corresponding finger on the scanner slowly You must swipe your finger multiple times for verification 4 Youmustregisteratleasttwofingerstodecrease the chance of problems ...

Page 57: ...e your finger multiple times for verification Youmustregisteratleasttwofingers to decrease the chance of any problems 6 Click Finish when done Fingerprint Registration on selected models cont 7 Right click the icon on the taskbar and select Settings and Options 8 Select General Options and Single Sign On and configure your preferences ...

Page 58: ...ill be asked if you have set one Once your PIN has been verified searching for a 3G network will begin Once a 3G network has been discovered click Connect to make a wireless network connection Once connected the Connect button will show Disconnect instead Once connected a message will appear with the network name When you are in an area that prohibits wireless transmissions such as on an airplane ...

Page 59: ...e pointer over this indicator shows the RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication in dBm An antenna with a line through it indicates no service is available Not in Service You are outside of the coverage area or have insufficient signal strength to maintain a GSM data connection Coverage The icon shows the fastest service available GPRS icon GPRS is the fastest service available in your current cov...

Page 60: ...r is running the Watcher icon appears in the system tray indicating the connection status Watcher cannot detect the 3G modem Ensure that the 3G modem is powered on You do not have an active high speed connection You have an active high speed connection You have new unread SMS messages 3G or 3 G Short for third generation technology It is used in the context of mobile phone standards The services a...

Page 61: ...re System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself ...

Page 62: ... systems no drivers are necessary USB Hub Optional Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette WARNING To prevent system failures use Windows Safely Remove Hardware ...

Page 63: ...ard 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 Notebook PC s built in keyboard and touchpad Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub ...

Page 64: ...oth devices in Windows operating system 3 Select Add a Bluetooth Device on the taskbar menu 3c If launched from the Control Panel click Add from this screen 3b Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from the Windows Control Panel 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on the taskbar and select either the Wireless LAN Bluetooth or just the Bluetooth 2 Press FN F2 repeatedly until Bluetooth ON or WLAN Bl...

Page 65: ...t of nearby Bluetooth devices will be shown Select the Bluetooth mouse and click Next 7 Select Don t use a passkey and click Next 9 Click Finish when adding is complete 10 You will see your device in the window You can also add or remove Bluetooth devices here 8 Wait while the Bluetooth mouse is being added Bluetooth Mouse Setup optional cont ...

Page 66: ...luded as part of the factory pre install A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC s operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Contact your retailer if ...

Page 67: ...reen select Boot Device Priority Security Setting 1 On the Security screen select Change Supervisor or Change User Password 2 Type in a password and press Enter 3 Re type the password and press Enter 4 Password is then set 1 Leave the password field blank and press Enter To clear the password 2 Password is then cleared ...

Page 68: ... to allow the User Password to have in the BIOS setup utility User Access Level Save Changes If you want to keep your configuration settings you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility If you want to restore default settings choose Load Manufacture Defaults You must then save changes to keep the manufacture default settings System BIOS Settings cont ...

Page 69: ...the ATK0100 driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website Hardware Problem Built in Camera The built in camera does not work correctly 1 Check Device Manager to see if there are any problems 2 Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem 3 If the problem is not solved update the BIOS to the latest version and try again 4 If the problem still exist contact your local ser...

Page 70: ...a local service center for repair Mechanical Problem FAN Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high 1 Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent 2 If you have many applications running see taskbar close them to decrease system load 3 The problem may also be caused by some viruses use anti virus sof...

Page 71: ...ll them in Windows Safe Mode 3 Check your system for viruses 4 Update the BIOS to the latest version with WINFLASH in Windows orAFLASH in DOS mode These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website WARNING Make sure your Notebook PC does not loose power during the BIOS flashing process 5 If problem still cannot be solved use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system ...

Page 72: ...elected BIOS information Check the model version and data c Click Flash to initialize the BIOS updating procedure d Click Exit when procedure completes e Reboot the system Assuming that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file press F2 to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot up f After entering BIOS setup page go to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults T...

Page 73: ...cking on the NIS icon in your system tray 2 Open Norton AntiVirus in Options menu 3 Click on Instant Messenger uncheck MSN Windows Messenger from Which Instant mes sengers to protect 5 NIS is damaged and need reinstalling NIS is located in the provided disc in the NIS200x folder x is the version number 6 The Start firewall when system is booted option is selected but it takes about one minute to s...

Page 74: ...ms and Solutions Cont 9 Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing Norton Internet Security or Norton Personal Firewall How to stop Windows Firewall 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 You will have one of two control panels Click on the Security Center icon 3 Click on the Windows Firewall icon beneath the status updates 4 Click Off and then click OK 10 Why is the Privacy Control icon s...

Page 75: ...amed RE COVERY The Recovery Partition is created at the fac tory and cannot be restored by the user if deleted Take your Notebook PC to an authorizedASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process Using the Recovery Partition 1 Press F9 during bootup requires a Recovery Partition 2 Press Enter to select Windows Setup EMS Enabled 3 Read the ASUS Preload Wizard screen and click Ne...

Page 76: ...com kb 937251 en us for more details Using the Recovery DVD 1 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive Notebook PC needs to be powered ON 2 Restart the Notebook PC and press Esc on bootup and select the optical drive may be labeled as CD DVD using the down cursor and press Enter to boot from the Recovery DVD 3 Select a partition option and click Next Partition options Recover Windows to firs...

Page 77: ...ter 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 data used by the compu...

Page 78: ...he slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards 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 ...

Page 79: ...zardous diffuse reflections Personnel working with these lasers should wear appropriate protective eye wear during any operation of the laser Class 3B lasers have both admin istrative and physical controls to protect personnel Physical controls include limited access work areas Administrative controls include special warning signs posted outside the entrances to the laser work spaces and lights ou...

Page 80: ...ta The TPM provides the ability to the PC or Notebook PC 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 Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ethernet TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone conn...

Page 81: ...quire 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 Stat...

Page 82: ...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 83: ... 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 manufactur...

Page 84: ...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 Us...

Page 85: ...ration within 5 15 GHz and 5 25GHz frequency ranges and is restricted to indoor environments only FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment The manufacturer declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2 4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in ...

Page 86: ...tments 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...

Page 87: ...red for UL1642 covering primary non rechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batter ies 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...

Page 88: ... 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 Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo aino astaanlaitevalmistajansousittelemaantyyppiin Hävitäkäytettyparistovalmistaganohje...

Page 89: ...regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manu factured from August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States 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 Macro...

Page 90: ...A Appendix A 30 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish ...

Page 91: ...Appendix A A 31 ...

Page 92: ...r ______________________________ Type _______________ BIOS Version _ __________________________________________Date _______________ Accessories _ _____________________________________________________________ Accessories _ _____________________________________________________________ Software Operating System _ __________Version _ ___________ Serial Number _______________ Software _ _______________...

Page 93: ...D NOT BE CONSTRUEDASACOMMITMENT BYASUS ASUSASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITYOR LIABILITYFORANYERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAYAPPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved Limitation of Liability Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS ...

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