Asus L8400B User Manual
Asus L8400B User Manual

Asus L8400B User Manual

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

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  • Page 1 Product Name: Notebook PC Manual Revision: 1.01 E549 Release Date: May 2000 NOTEBOOK PC USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: 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.
  • Page 3: Nordic Cautions (For Notebook Pc With Lithium-Ion Battery)

    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 unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ.
  • Page 4: Ctr 21 Approval (For Notebook Pc With Built-In Modem)

    CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek...
  • Page 5 Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents SAFETY STATEMENTS 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 About This User’s Manual ...
  • Page 7 SECTION 4 USING THE NOTEBOOK PC 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 ...
  • Page 8 SECTION 5 CONFIGURING THE BIOS 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 ...
  • Page 9: Introducing The Notebook Pc

    SECTION 1 INTRODUCING THE NOTEBOOK PC About This User’s Manual Caring Information Transportation Precautions...
  • Page 10: About This User's Manual

    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.
  • Page 11: Caring Information

    Caring Information WARNING! 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.
  • Page 12: Transportation Precautions

    Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripher- als 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.
  • Page 13: Knowing The Parts

    SECTION 2 KNOWING THE PARTS Top Side Front Side Left Side Right Side Rear Side...
  • Page 14: Top Side

    Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. Cooling Fan and air entry Very Light All-in-One: Including the battery pack weighs only 6.28lbs (2.85Kg). ‘ & Status LEDs 2. Knowing the Parts Display Panel Microphone Sys Rq...
  • Page 15: Display Panel

    The following describes the components of the Notebook PC as viewed from the top as shown by the illustration on the previous page. Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses a 1024x768 14.1” active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors.
  • Page 16: Front Side

    Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Latch Power Indicator Display Panel Latch Stereo Speaker Charge Indicator Power Switch Stereo Speaker 310mm The following describes the front components of the Notebook PC as shown by the picture above. Stereo Speakers The two built-in speakers allow you to hear stereo audio without additional attachments.
  • Page 17: Left Side

    Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC. Air Vent ® Kensington DC Power Lock Port Input Jack The following describes the components on the left side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustra- tion above.
  • Page 18: Right Side

    Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC. Floppy Disk Drive The following describes the components on the right side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustra- tion above.
  • Page 19: Volume Control

    Volume Control The volume control wheel allows fast adjustment of the master audio output volume. For maximum volume, the digital volume controlled through Windows™ “Volume Control” on the taskbar must also be maximized. Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is fixed internally. There is no removable hard disk drive bay. 2.
  • Page 20: Rear Side

    Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC. External Audio In Serial Port Docking Port PS/2 Port Monitor Port Parallel Port Headphone Modem/LAN Port TV Out 2 USB Mic In Port Ports 310mm...
  • Page 21: External Monitor Port

    NOTE: The built-in modem and fast-Ethernet is also available by a dealer (not by user) upgrade if you did not choose them at the time of purchase. A modem and/or LAN can be user-installed as a PCMCIA card. WARNING! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems.
  • Page 22 2. Knowing the Parts...
  • Page 23: Getting Started

    SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED Inserting/Removing Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON Your Notebook PC Save-to-Disk Partition Restarting or Rebooting LED Status Indicators Using the Keyboard...
  • Page 24: Inserting And Removing The Battery Pack

    Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack inserted. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack inserted, there will be a large opening on the bottom of the Notebook PC. Use the following procedures to install or remove the battery pack.
  • Page 25: Using The Battery Pack

    Using the Battery Pack Before using your Notebook PC on the road Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power. Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time.
  • Page 26: Power Connection

    Power Connection Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect the power cord to any 110V-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-stan- dard AC power cord to a different standard.
  • Page 27: Powering On Your Notebook Pc

    Powering ON Your Notebook PC The Notebook PC’s power-ON message will appear on the screen followed by a short beep when you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup.
  • Page 28: Save-To-Disk Partition

    Save-to-Disk Partition The Notebook PC supports Advanced Power Management to save battery power and extend its work- ing time. One type of power management is “Save-to-Disk.” Save-to-Disk is a suspend mode where your operating system and application data is saved to a separate partition and retrieved when the Notebook PC comes out of suspend mode.
  • Page 29: Led Status Indicators

    LED Status Indicators There are several LED status indicators on the Notebook PC. The LED status indicators give informa- tion on the Notebook PC’s current operating and keyboard statuses. The following illustration shows the meaning of each status LED. Capital Lock The following gives a description for each of the LED status indicators.
  • Page 30: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. Suspend: Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to- Disk depending on BIOS setup).
  • Page 31: Microsoft Windows™ Keys

    Microsoft Windows™ Keys There are two special Windows™ keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows™ Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows™ desktop. The other key, which looks like a Windows™ menu with a small cursor, activates the prop- erties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows™object.
  • Page 32: Keyboard As Cursors

    Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. With Number Lock OFF, press for up, <Fn><K> for down, <Fn><U> for left, and <Fn><O> for right. With Number Lock ON, use <Shift>...
  • Page 33: Using The Notebook Pc

    SECTION 4 USING THE NOTEBOOK PC Floppy Disk Drive CD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM Drive Pointing Device PS/2 Connection External Monitor Connection PC Cards (PCMCIA) External Audio Connections IR Wireless Communication Universal Serial Bus AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes System Memory Expansion Processor Upgrades Modem and Network...
  • Page 34: Floppy Disk Drive

    This Section describes the basic features and procedures for using your Notebook PC. Topics covered include the floppy drive, CD/DVD-ROM drive, pointing device, and other input and output devices. Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook PC features a slim 3.5-inch floppy disk drive that accepts a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) floppy diskette.
  • Page 35: Cd/Dvd-Rom Drive

    CD/DVD-ROM Drive NOTE: The letters “CD-ROM” or “CD” will mainly be used in all documentation be- cause of its wide familiarity, although “CD/DVD-ROM” or “CD/DVD” should be more appropriate with the DVD-ROM model Notebook PC. Please substitute where appro- priate. The CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) drive can support all the popular formats: Audio/ Music CDs;...
  • Page 36: Dvd-Rom Drive (Optional)

    DVD-ROM Drive (optional) Overview The Notebook PC comes in a DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive model. For DVD support on your Notebook PC, you must select the DVD-ROM drive at the time of purchase instead of the standard CD- ROM.
  • Page 37: Regional Playback Information

    Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication.
  • Page 38: Using The Cd-Rom Drive

    Using the CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM 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 CD-ROM 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 pressed onto the center hub or else the CD-ROM drive tray will scratch the CD.
  • Page 39: Listening To Audio Cd

    Using a CD A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD.
  • Page 40: Pointing Device

    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.
  • Page 41 Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select. Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute, press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program. If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long, the operation will not be executed.
  • Page 42: Caring For The Touchpad

    Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is a pressure sensitive device. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of the following precautions. • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. •...
  • Page 43: External Display Connections (Optional)

    External Display Connections (optional) Monitor Out Example As you can see here, connecting an external monitor is just like on desktop PC. Just plug in the VGA cable and its ready to use. You can view the Notebook PC display panel while simultaneously allowing others to view the external monitor.
  • Page 44: Pc Cards (Pcmcia)

    PC Cards (PCMCIA) The Notebook PC has two PC Card (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA) sockets located behind two spring hinged flaps are designed to allow expansion just like with desktop computer expansion slots. This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to meet a wide range of application needs. The sockets can interface with two Type I or Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card.
  • Page 45: Inserting A Pc Card (Pcmcia)

    Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) 1. Insert the PC card with the connector side first and the label side up against either the upper or lower socket flap. The socket flap is spring hinged and will fold in easily when pushed. The PC card is fully inserted when it is flush with the Notebook PC’s side.
  • Page 46: External Audio Connections (Optional)

    External Audio Connections (optional) The Notebook PC provides easy access for connecting a stereo headphone, mono microphone, and a stereo audio source just like on some personal tape recorders. Printer Connection (optional) The rear of the Notebook PC provides easy access for connecting a standard black/white or color inkjet or laser printer to the parallel port.
  • Page 47: Ir Wireless Communication

    IR Wireless Communication The Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see Knowing the Parts for location). The IR port comes with IrDA (Infrared Data Association) Serial Infrared Data Link Version 1.1 compliance, which allows you to perform point-to-point wireless com- munications.
  • Page 48: Universal Serial Bus

    Universal Serial Bus Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a peripheral bus standard developed by PC and telecommunication in- dustry leaders that will bring plug and play of computer peripherals outside the system, eliminating the need to install internal expansion cards and drivers. The Notebook PC is equipped with two USB ports.
  • Page 49: Battery Power System

    Battery Power System The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack located inside the battery pack compartment. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. The battery system imple- ments the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accu- rately report the amount of charge percentage left in the battery.
  • Page 50: Using Battery Power

    Using Battery Power A fully-charged Li-Ion battery pack will provide the system approximately 2-4 hours of working power. But the actual figure will vary depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the Notebook PC’s CPU, main memory size, and the size of the display panel. The “Battery Warning”...
  • Page 51: Power Management Modes

    WARNING! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the power is ON or if the system has not yet entered into the suspend mode as this may result in the loss of working data. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
  • Page 52: Standby Mode

    Standby Mode In addition to reducing the CPU clock, this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in their lower active state. The Notebook PC enters Standby mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time. The timeout can be set through the BIOS Setup. To resume system operation, press any key on the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse (or moving the mouse).
  • Page 53: Thermal Power Control

    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). •...
  • Page 54: Modem And Network Connections (Optional)

    Modem and Network Connections (optional) The built-in modem and network model will come with an RJ-45 port which can accept either an RJ-45 network cable or an RJ-11 telephone wire. RJ-11 telephone wires are the standard wires used to connect telephones to telephone outlets found in the walls of residential homes and some commercial buildings (most commercial buildings have telephone wiring designed for phone systems).
  • Page 55: Securing Your Notebook Pc

    Securing Your Notebook PC For system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS setup “Security”. A third party lock such as the ones ® by Kensington can be used to secure your Notebook PC physically to an unmovable object. The cable wraps around an object and the “T”...
  • Page 56 4. Using the Notebook PC...
  • Page 57: Configuring The Bios

    SECTION 5 CONFIGURING THE BIOS Updating Your BIOS BIOS Setup Program Main Menu IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave Advanced Menu I/O Device Configuration Security Menu Password Usage Summary The Power Menu Boot Menu Exit Menu...
  • Page 58: Updating Your Bios

    Updating Your BIOS PHLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the Notebook PC’s motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version, check the code (e.g. BIOS Ver. XXXXX) displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your screen just before entering BIOS setup (after pressing the F2 key).
  • Page 59: Updating Bios Procedures

    Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your Notebook PC and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems (read the BIOS release information provided on the download site before using). Careless updating can re- sult in your Notebook PC having more problems! 1.
  • Page 60: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS Setup Program This Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be up- dated using the provided utility as described in Flash Memory Writer Utility. This Section will guide you through the BIOS setup program by providing clear explanations for all the options. A default configuration has already been set.
  • Page 61: Bios Menu Bar

    BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features SECURITY Use this menu to set a password to control bootup and control access to the BIOS setup menu.
  • Page 62: General Help

    General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions.
  • Page 63: Main Menu

    Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the main menu screen appears as shown: System Time: System Date: Diskette A: IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave Video Display Device: System Memory Extended Memory NOTE: In the following BIOS item descriptions, the item headings in square brackets represent the default settings for those fields.
  • Page 64: Ide Primary Master

    Video Display Device: [AUTO] This field allows you to select and enable video display devices, such as an LCD panel, an external CRT/LCD monitor, or both. The configuration options are: [AUTO] [LCD] [CRT] System Memory: This field displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during bootup. This should show 640 KB for almost all computers and Notebook PCs.
  • Page 65: Maximum Capacity

    Type: [Auto] Select Auto to automatically detect an IDE type drive. This option only works with standard built-in IDE drives. If automatic detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. To configure a drive manually, select User. Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for your drive.
  • Page 66: Transfer Mode

    32 Bit I/O: [Enabled] When enabled, this option speeds up communication between the CPU and the IDE controller. This option supports PCI local bus only. ISA bus is not supported. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to User. The configuration options are: [Disabled] [Enabled] Transfer Mode: When enabled, this option speeds up communication between the system and the IDE controller by using enhanced I/O transfer modes (PIO Modes).
  • Page 67: Ide Primary Slave

    IDE Primary Slave In this field, indicate the size of a disk drive or the device type, such as a CD-ROM drive. The arrow head icon indicates that this field contains a sub-menu. The sub-menu is used to configure the IDE Hard Disk installed in the system.
  • Page 68: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu Selecting Advanced from the main menu bar display the Advanced menu as shown below. Installed O/S: I/O Device Configuration Large TV Mode: Internal Lock: Local Bus IDE adapter: Anti-Virus Feature: QuickBoot Mode: Installed O/S: [Win98/2000] This field gives operating system information to the BIOS so that plug and play information can be set accordingly.
  • Page 69 TV Mode: [NTSC] This sets the video synchronization mode for your video output device (television or video projector). The setting depends on the territory that your video output device is manufactured for. The configura- tion options are: [NTSC] [PAL] [J-NTSC] Internal Pointing Device: [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the internal pointing device.
  • Page 70: I/O Device Configuration

    I/O Device Configuration Seral port A: Base I/O IR Port Base I/O Mode: DMA channel: Parallel Port: Mode: Base I/O NOTE: The presence of sub-items in this menu is dependent on certain relevant set- tings. WARNING! Changing the default address and IRQ settings for COM1, COM2 and the LPT Port can cause conflicts with other system devices or installed peripherals.
  • Page 71 Mode: (when User is selected in IR port) When User is selected, the Mode field allows you to select either Standard Infrared (SIR) or Fast Infrared (FIR) communication mode. The configuration options are: [SIR] [FIR] DMA channel: (when User is selected in IR port) The DMA Channel field allows you to configure the Parallel port DMA Channel for the selected ECP mode.
  • Page 72: Security Menu

    Security Menu The Notebook PC’s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources, data, and the BIOS Setup Program. This Section covers each parameter of the Security Setup. Selecting Security from the menu bar displays the following menu: System Boot Entry: Password: Password...
  • Page 73: System Boot Entry

    System Boot Entry Set Password: This field allows you to set the User password. To set the User password, highlight this field and press [Enter]. Type the password and press [Enter]. You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored.
  • Page 74: The Power Menu

    The Power Menu The Power menu of the Setup program allows you to manually enable and adjust certain power saving features of the Notebook PC, which are necessary for systems without APM or ACPI. For Windows 98 with APM or ACPI, all power saving controls (except “Suspend Mode”) are made through the operat- ing system.
  • Page 75 Suspend Mode: [Save to RAM] This field determines the type of suspend mode when the Notebook PC enters power savings mode or when “Stand by” is selected from “Start – Shut Down”. The configuration options are: [Save To RAM] [Save To Disk] Standby Timeout: [Off] This option is only enabled when Customized is selected in the Power Savings field.
  • Page 76: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu The Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook PC is to check for a device to boot the system. To make changes, select Boot from the menu bar and the following screen appears: [ATAPI Boot Sequence [Removable Devices]...
  • Page 77: Exit Menu

    Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: Exit Saving Exit Discarding Load Setup...
  • Page 78: Load Setup Defaults

    Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if [F9] is pressed, a confirmation is requested. Select Yes to load default values programmed into the BIOS file (the default values may change from one BIOS version to another).
  • Page 79: Appendix

    APPENDIX PortBar Accessory Vehicle/Air Power Adapter Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Index Owner Information...
  • Page 80: Portbar Accessory

    PortBar Accessory This section is provided for the optional PortBar accessory for the Notebook PC. The main purpose of the PortBar is to provide a simple inexpensive desktop docking solution as compared to traditional bulky port replicators. Serial Port Monitor Port PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard USB Port 1...
  • Page 81: Docking Solution

    Docking Solution For long-term use of the Notebook PC or if the Notebook PC is intended to be a desktop replacement computer, the PortBar provides a convenient docking solution. A desktop PS/2 mouse, PS/2 keyboard, monitor, printer, serial device, and Notebook PC power can all be connected to the PortBar. The PortBar requires USB devices to be connected to the Notebook PC.
  • Page 82: Vehicle/Air Power Adapter Accessory

    Vehicle/Air Power Adapter Accessory This section is provided for the optional vehicle/air power adapter accessory for the Notebook PC. The main purpose of the vehicle/air power adapter is to provide a source of power for using the Notebook PC and/or charging the Notebook PC’s battery from a 12V DC receptacle such as those found in ve- hicles and certain airplanes.
  • Page 83: Internal Modem Compliancy

    Internal Modem Compliancy Protocols and Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/ 482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
  • Page 84 This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom 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 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would...
  • Page 85: Glossary

    Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AUTOEXEC.BAT AUTOEXEC.BAT is a special-purpose file that is automatically executed by DOS whenever the com- puter is turned ON or restarted. This file contains important commands that help configure the system to work with certain software and devices.
  • Page 86 CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called “Processor,” actually functions as the “brain” of the computer. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer’s operating system to commu- nicate with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem.
  • Page 87 PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. This type of architecture transfers data through a 16-bit or 32-bit bus. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may be used on ATX motherboards. RAM (Random Access Memory) There are several different types of RAM such as DRAM (Dynamic RAM), EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM).
  • Page 88: Index

    Index Symbols 32 Bit I/O 66 AC Power System 48 Activity Indicator 29 Advanced Menu 68 Anti-Virus Feature 69 APM and ACPI 51 Audio In (Jack) 20 Auto Suspend Timeout 75 Base I/O address 70, 71 Battery Pack 24 Battery Power System 49 Beep On Battery Low 75 BIOS Legend Bar 61 BIOS Menu Bar 61...
  • Page 89 Macrovision 3 Main Menu 63 Maximum Capacity 65 Mic In (Microphone Jack) 20 Microphone 15 Microsoft Windows™ Keys 31 Modem and Network Connections 54 Modem/LAN Port 20 Monitor Out Example 43 Multi-Sector Transfers 65 Network Connection 54 Nordic Cautions 3 Num Lock 69 Number Lock 29 Numeric Keypad, alternate 31...
  • Page 90: Owner Information

    Owner Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User’s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out. Owner’s Name:_______________________ Owner’s Telephone:___________________ Manufacturer:___________________________________ Model:___________________ Retailer:____________________________________ Telephone:___________________ Display Size:______Purchase Date:__________ Serial Number:___________________ Hard Disk Drive Manufacturer:___________________ Capacity:___________________ 2nd Hard Disk Drive Manufacturer:_______________ Capacity:___________________...
  • Page 91 Leading Edge Technology and Best Value Solutions at the highest quality to all its customers. ASUS’ annual sales revenue for 1998 reached 1.09 billion USD with a net capital of 245 million USD. The annual motherboard sales volume for 1998 reached 8.8 million and 13.5 million by the end of 1999. Currently, ASUS is capable of producing well over 1,000,000 motherboards and over 100,000 notebook PCs monthly.
  • Page 92 * Three 1.6-inch or five 1-inch SCA-2 SCSI hard drives ** Eight 1.6-inch or 1-inch SCSI hard drives Mid-Range Servers AP6000 AP7500 Value Servers AP8000 AP2000 AP2500 AP3000 Rack Mountable Visit www.asus.com for updated specifications PC100 ECC Ultra2 SCSI 5.25” Onboard Fixed Storage (GB) (Channels) Devices Group Servers AP100...
  • Page 93 • Supports Multi-Read function ® Ultra-Fast CD-ROM • Supports high speed CD-Audio playback • Supports high speed digital audio extraction • Supports UltraDMA/33 transfer mode • Compatible with all CD formats • Supports multi-read function (CD-R/CD-RW) Visit www.asus.com for updated specifications...
  • Page 94 Visit www.asus.com for updated specifications...
  • Page 95 • 366MHz to 650MHz+ • 64MB to 192MB Memory • Supports Two Hard Drives L7300/7200 Series All-in-One Compact Notebook PC • 13.3” or 12.1” TFT Color Display • 366MHz to 650MHz+ • 64MB to 192MB Memory Visit www.asus.com for updated specifications...
  • Page 96 Visit www.asus.com for updated specifications...

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