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Notebook PC

Hardware User’s Manual

E2359 / Dec 2005

Summary of Contents for Z62J

Page 1: ...Notebook PC Hardware User s Manual E2359 Dec 2005 ...

Page 2: ...wer System 22 Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 22 Charging the Battery Pack 22 Powering ON the Notebook PC 24 The Power On Self Test POST 24 Battery Care 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF 26 Special Keyboard Functions 27 Colored Hot Keys 27 Keyboard as Cursors 28 Microsoft Windows Keys 28 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 28 Switches and Status Indicators 29 Swit...

Page 3: ... Optical Drive 40 Hard Disk Drive 42 Flash Memory Card Reader 42 Connections 42 Modem Connection 42 Network Connection 45 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models 44 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 47 Stand by and Hibernate 47 Power Management Modes 48 Full Power Mode Maximum Performance 48 ACPI 48 Suspend Mode 48 Power Savings 48 Power State Summary 49 Thermal Power Control 49 ...

Page 4: ...4 Contents ...

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

Page 6: ... 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 NOTE Tips and information for spe cial ...

Page 7: ...an vents 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 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 ...

Page 8: ...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 restrictions for using electronic devices Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during t...

Page 9: ...otebook 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 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 ...

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

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

Page 12: ...12 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC 1 2 5 3 6 7 4 9 8 ...

Page 13: ...hen 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 Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel Microphone Built in The built in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Status Indicators top Status indicator details are descr...

Page 14: ...the Notebook PC can get very hot Be careful when han dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation High temperatures 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 ...

Page 15: ...ion 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 Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase ex...

Page 16: ...hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer 2 3 4 1 5 Display Monitor Output The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections...

Page 17: ... adapters Modem Port The RJ 11 modem port with two pins is smaller than the RJ 45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable The internal modem supports up to 56K V 90 transfers 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...

Page 18: ... 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 Activity Indicator The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive This indicator will light in porportion to the data size transferred Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm a...

Page 19: ...audio devices Using this jack automatically disables the built in microphone Use this feature for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface compliant devices for digital audio output Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi fi home entertainment system Headphone Output Jack The st...

Page 20: ...k cannot be disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit through an authorized vendor 2 3 1 Expansion Port The expansion port provides an easy to use docking solution to desktop peripherals and other accessories through a single connector Power DC Input The supplied power adapter convertsAC power to DC power for use with this jack Power suppliedthroughthisjacksuppliespowertotheASUSNotebookPC...

Page 21: ...ting 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 Switches and Status Indicators ...

Page 22: ...ser vicing Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC DC adapter You may damage both your battery pack s and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC DC adapter Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts the power adapter and the battery power system The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook PC comes wit...

Page 23: ...d separately through a Notebook PC retailer Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed use the following procedures to install the battery pack Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road you will have to charge the battery pack The battery pack begin...

Page 24: ...ur data immediately and run Windows disk checking program To run Window 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 f...

Page 25: ...case the battery pack s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC Because batteries also have a shelf life it is not recommended to buy extras for storing NOTE The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high BIOS provides a smart battery refreshing function Move your mouse...

Page 26: ...must close all applications and exit operating 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...

Page 27: ...tebook PC s hard disk drive in suspend mode to save battery power Filled Sun Icon F5 Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon F6 Increases the display brightness 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 LCD Monitor Icons F8 Toggles between the Notebook PC s LCD display an...

Page 28: ...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 keyboards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated press the Fn Ins Num LK keys on the Notebook PC Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while ...

Page 29: ...afely turn OFF the Notebook PC The power switch only works when the display panel is opened Super Performance High Performance Game Performance DVD Movie Performance Email Office Performance Presentation Performance Audio Listening Performance Battery Saving Performance Mode Names Taskbar Icons AC AC DC AC DC DC DC DC DC DC Power Segment Power4 Gear Key The Power4 Gear button toggles power savings...

Page 30: ...r lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device s such as the hard disk The light flashes proportional to the access time Scroll Lock Indicates that scroll lock Scr Lk is activated when lit Scroll lock allows some of...

Page 31: ...ery is charged or completely drained Blinking Battery power is less than 10 and the AC power is not connected Status Indicators Front edge Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with built in wireless LAN and or built in Bluetooth When the built in wireless LAN and or built in Bluetooth is enabled this indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary Email Indicator Flash...

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

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

Page 34: ... all popular 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 ...

Page 35: ...s 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 illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad Moving The Cursor Plac...

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: ...ss modem or LAN cards The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2 1 and 32 bit CardBus standards The three different PC Card standards actually have different thicknesses Type I cards are 3 3mm Type II cards are 5mm and Type III cards are 10 5mm thick Type I and Type II cards can be used in a single socket and Type III cards take up two sockets Type III cards are only supported on Notebook PC s with two PC ...

Page 39: ... then double click the PC card icon on the Windows taskbar and stop the PC card you want to remove Be sure the PC card is level when inserting 3 Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the PC card Usually connectors can only be inserted in one orientation Look for a sticker icon or marking on one side of the con nector representing the top side 1 If there is a PC Card socket protector r...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ... optical drives The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable 2 5 6 35cm wide and approximately 374 95cm high IDE hard disk drive Current IDE hard drives 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 h...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...000 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 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 c...

Page 45: ...ou 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 t...

Page 46: ...etooth module in order to use Bluetooth Bluetooth enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to your mobile phone Depending on your mobile phone s capabilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use 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 ex...

Page 47: ...ll 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 volatile 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 ...

Page 48: ...tead 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 sy...

Page 49: ... 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 the temperat...

Page 50: ...50 4 Using the Notebook PC ...

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

Page 52: ...tion 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 notice USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1 44MB floppy disk and provide ...

Page 53: ...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 Hard ware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebo...

Page 54: ...54 A Appendix Optional Connections Cont 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: ...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 smallest unit of da...

Page 56: ...ware 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 up to 33M...

Page 57: ...urce directly or by specular reflection These lasers cannot produce hazardous diffuse reflections Personnel working with these lasers should wear appropriate protective eyewear during any operation of the laser Class 3B lasers have both adminis trative and physical controls to protect personnel Physical controls include limited access work areas Administrative controls include special warning sign...

Page 58: ...ating system TPM Trusted Platform Module on selected models The TPM is a security hardware device on the system board that will hold computer 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 ...

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: ...rmful interference and Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation 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 installat...

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 ...

Page 69: ...69 Appendix A ...

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

Page 71: ...fringe SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFOR MATIONALUSEONLY ANDARESUBJECTTOCHANGEATANYTIMEWITHOUTNOTICE ANDSHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LI ABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAYAPPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Righ...

Page 72: ...t CA 94538 USA General fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site address usa asus com Technical support General support tel 1 502 995 0883 Online support http support asus com Notebook tel 1 510 739 3777 x5110 Support fax 1 502 933 8713 ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany Austria Company address Harkort Str 25 D 40880 Ratingen Germany General tel 49 2102 95990 Web site address www asuscom de General fax 49 2102 959911 O...

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