User manual ASUS A5

[. . . ] Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2160 / Jun 2005 Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About This User's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes For This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Preparing your Notebook PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] This function is designed for Microsoft email software only and may not work with email software from other companies. Wireless LAN Indicator (on selected models) This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN. (Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN. ) Bluetooth Indicator (on selected models) This button is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC's built-in BT function is activated. 33 3 Getting Started CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator (on selected models) There are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for convenient CD playing. The buttons activate and control your operating system's audio player when the Notebook PC is ON. When your Notebook PC is OFF, the CD control buttons activate a CD player function that allows you to listen to audio CDs even while the Notebook PC is not turned ON. The following defines the meaning of each CD control button and indicator on the front of the Notebook PC. CD Play/Pause During CD stop, begins CD play. During CD play, pauses CD play. CD Stop During CD stop: Ejects the CD tray. During CD play: Stops CD play. CD Skip to Previous Track (Rewind) & Audio Volume Down During CD play, this button has two functions: Track: The first push will restart the current track. Audio: Hold down to decrease audio volume. CD Skip to Next Track (Fast Forward) & Audio Volume Up During CD play, this button has two functions: Track: Push once to skip to the next track during CD playing. Audio: Hold down to increase audio volume. CD Power Switch While the Notebook PC is OFF: Turns ON or OFF the CD player. Audio Volume Controls Fn + Speaker Icons (F10): Fn + Down Speaker Icon (F11): Fn + Up Speaker Icon (F12): Toggles the audio volume ON and OFF Decreases the audio volume Increases the audio volume 34 4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System Pointing Device Storage Devices PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Optical Drive Hard Disk Drive Modem Connection Network Connection Power System AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes 35 4 OS Using the Notebook PC Operating System This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP. The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support CD that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support CD is necessary, contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support CD contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre-installed. The support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. A recovery CD is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory. The recovery CD 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. Note: Some of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Models with Sonoma chipset Notebook PC models with the Sonoma chipset will automatically disable the Notebook PC's touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached. To turn OFF this feature, deselect the option in Windows Control Panel - Mouse Properties - Device Settings. 36 Using the Notebook PC 4 Pointing Device The Notebook PC's integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software. [. . . ] (Norwegian) (Japanese) 68 Appendix A Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this user's manual. WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the user's manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider. Service warning label CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U. S. [. . . ]