Asus B50A-AP107E manuale d’uso

Notebook PC Hardware User’s Manual E - S A T A 1 3 9 4 E3901 / June 2008[...]

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5 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions 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 [...]

6 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Y ou are reading the Notebook PC User’ s Manual. Thi s User ’ s Manual provides informa- tion 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 a[...]

7 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Safety Precautions 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 qualied personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as[...]

8 1 Introducing the Notebook PC CAUTION! There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items place d on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on peopl e walking through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). Y ou can send your Notebook PC and diskettes throu[...]

9 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed informa- tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. C on ne ct t he A C Pow er A da pt er IMPORT ANT! When openin g, do not force the display panel down to the table or else t[...]

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1 1 2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the 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.[...]

12 2 Knowing the Parts 4 6 9 8 1 1 1 0 5 2 1 7 3 T op 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>[...]

13 Knowing the Parts 2 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Status Indicators (top) Sta tus ind icat ors rep rese nt vari ous har dwar e/s oftw are con diti ons . Se e i ndic ator de tail s i n se ctio n 3 . Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch [...]

14 2 Knowing the Parts T ouchpad and Buttons The to uchp ad wit h i ts but tons is a point ing devic e t hat pro vid es the sam e f unc tion s a s a de sk- top m ouse . A sof twar e-c ontr oll ed scro llin g func tion is avail able a fter s etti ng up the inc lud ed tou chpa d u tili ty to a llow ea sy W indo ws or w eb n avi gati on. Fingerprint S[...]

15 Knowing the Parts 2 Bottom Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 4 3 9 10 8 7 6 5 2 W ARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handli ng the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High tempera- tures are normal during charging[...]

16 2 Knowing the Parts Power Station Connector The po wer sta tio n conne ctor al low s the Note book PC to inter face wi th the opt iona l pow er s tat ion. 1 2 Battery Pack T he ba tt er y pa ck is au to ma ti ca ll y ch ar g ed wh en th e No te bo ok P C i s c on ne ct ed t o an A C p ow er so ur ce a n d ma i n t a i n s p o w e r to t h e No t[...]

17 Knowing the Parts 2 9 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case y our o pera tin g sys tem cann ot prope rly turn O FF or res tart , the shu tdow n but ton c an be pres sed wit h a str aigh ten ed p ape r cl ip t o s hutd own the Not ebo ok P C. Wireless LAN (WLAN) Compartment The WLA N comp art ment allow s the insta llat ion of a wire less netw orki[...]

18 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. HDMI 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-1 1 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient [...]

19 Knowing the Parts 2 HDMI Port (on selected models) HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/ video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player , and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor , such as a digital television (DTV). Supports standard, enhanced, or high-de?[...]

20 2 Knowing the Parts ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Expres s card slot is availabl e to support one Express Card/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card. This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot. (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) SP[...]

21 Knowing the Parts 2 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 5 Power (DC) Input The su ppl ied [...]

22 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 3 2 1 2 3 Status Indicators (front) Sta tus ind icat ors rep rese nt vari ous har dwar e/s oftw are con diti ons . Se e i ndic ator de tail s i n se ctio n 3 . W ARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to[...]

23 Knowing the Parts 2 Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 1 2 Kensington ® Lock Port The Ken sin gton ® lo ck p ort all ows the Not ebo ok P C t o be sec ure d us ing Ken sing ton ® co m- pat ible Note book PC secur ity prod ucts . Thes e sec urit y pro duct s usu ally incl u[...]

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25 Getting Started 3 3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options 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 itsel[...]

26 3 Getting Started IMPORT ANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter , seek servic- ing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter . Y ou may damage bot[...]

27 Getting Started 3 IMPORT ANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. IMPORT ANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Noteboo k PC or specically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur[...]

28 3 Getting Started IMPORT ANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility , you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. IMPORT ANT! T o protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turn- ing OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back [...]

29 Getting Started 3 You w i l l b e w a r n e d w h e n battery power is low . If you co nti nu e t o ign or e t he lo w battery warnings, th e No te- bo ok P C ev en tu al ly e nt er s s u s p e n d m o d e ( W i n d o w s default uses STR). W ARNING! Suspend-t o-RAM (STR ) does not las t long w hen the battery power is depleted. Suspend-to-Disk [...]

30 3 Getting Started IMPORT ANT! T o protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hiberna- tion modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in W indows Control Pan[...]

31 Getting Started 3 Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Wi ndows > Control Panel > Power Options . In System Settings , you can dene “Sleep/Hibernate” or “Shut Down” for closing the display panel or pressing the power butto n. “Sleep” and “Hibernate” saves power when your Notebook PC is not in[...]

32 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following denes the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’ s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by rst pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model b[...]

33 Getting Started 3 Colored Hot Keys (cont.) Scr Lk (Del): T oggles the “Scroll Lock” ON and OFF . Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. Num Lk (Ins) : T oggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF . Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases[...]

34 3 Getting Started The red arrows are illustrated here for your reference. They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here. Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special W indows keys on the keyboard as described below . The key with the W indows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the W in - dows desktop. The other key [...]

35 Getting Started 3 Switches Switches and Status Indicators Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control man y asp ect s of the Not ebo ok PC to ma xim ize perfo rma nce vers us battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switc[...]

36 3 Getting Started Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in W indows Control Panel “Power Options.” T ouchpad Lock Key Pressing this button will lock (disable) the built-in touchpad. Locking the touchpad w[...]

37 Getting Started 3 Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery’ s power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC’ s battery is charging when AC power is connected. OFF: The Notebook PC’ s battery is charged or completely drained. Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is [...]

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39 Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory card reader Hard disk drive Memory (RAM) Connections Modem Connection (on selected models) Network Connection Wireless [...]

40 4 Using the Notebook PC IM POR T A NT! D O N OT us e any ob jec ts i n p la c e o f y ou r f i ng e r t o o pe r at e th e touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad’s surface. Pointing Device The Noteb ook PC ’ s inte grated touchp ad poi nting device is fully compatible with all two/thr ee-but- ton and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The [...]

41 Using the Notebook PC 4 Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select. Move the pointer over the icon you wish to execute, press the left but - ton or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program. If the interval between [...]

42 4 Using the Notebook PC The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. T apping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. Caring for the T ouchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for , it can be easily damag[...]

43 Using the Notebook PC 4 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other les to various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • Expansion Card • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive Expansion Card One 2 6pin Express card slot is a[...]

44 4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. Whi le the Not eboo k PC’ s power is ON, press the drive’ s eject butto n and the tray will eject out partially . 2. Gently pull on the drive’ s front panel and slide the tray complete ly out. Be caref ul not to touch the CD driv e len s and other mecha nis ms. Make sure th[...]

45 Using the Notebook PC 4 Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwa rds at an an gle to r emove the di sc fro m the hub. The emer gency eject is located in a hole on the op- tical drive and 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 eje[...]

46 4 Using the Notebook PC <000> IMPOR T ANT! Never remove card s while or immedia tely after reading, copying, format- ting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur . Memory Stick Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG (with MS adapater) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Magic Gate (MG) Memory Stick Select SD (Secure Digital) MiniSD (with SD adapt[...]

47 Using the Notebook PC 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard dis k drive is secur ed in a comp art ment . V isit an authorized service center or retailer for informa- tion 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 [...]

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[...]

49 Using the Notebook PC 4 Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 3 The memor y compartme nt provides expansion ca- pab ilit ies fo r addit ion al memo ry . V isi t an autho rize d ser vice cente r or ret ail er for infor mati on on me mory up gr ade s f or y ou r N ote bo ok PC. On ly p ur cha se exp ansi on modu les fro m autho rize d [...]

50 4 Using the Notebook PC <000> The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After pur- chase, modem and/or network can be installed as an expansion card. Whe n you are con nect ed to an onli ne servic e, do not place the Not eboo k PC in suspe nd (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection. Ex[...]

51 Using the Notebook PC 4 Fn+ T : T ogg les “Powe r For Phon e” sof twa re app lic atio n for quic k acce ss to phon e call s on the Int erne t. Ex am pl e of th e No te bo ok PC c on ne ct ed t o a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller . Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each en[...]

52 4 Using the Notebook PC <000> These are examples of the Notebook PC connected to a Wireless Network� Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Access Point Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter . Implementing the IEEE 802.11 standard [...]

53 Using the Notebook PC 4 2 � Pr es s [F N F2 ] re pe at ed ly un ti l Wi re le ss LA N ON o r WL AN & B lu et oo th O N is s ho wn � Windows W ireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 4 � Ri gh t cl ick on th e net wor k ic on an d se le ct Co nn ec t to a n et wo rk � 3 � Y ou sh ou ld se e th e “N ot Co nn ec te d” n[...]

54 4 Using the Notebook PC Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you n[...]

55 Using the Notebook PC 4 T rusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) The TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a security hardware device on the system board that will hold computer-generated keys for encryption. It is a hardware-based solution that an help avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensiti[...]

56 4 Using the Notebook PC F i n g e r p r i nt R e g i s tr a t i o n (o n s e l e ct e d m o d el s ) The ngerprin t scanner can be used for instant and secure user authentica tion. These instructions will show you how to setup the ngerprint registration. 1 � Th is wi za rd w il l au to ma ti ca ll y st a rt wh en TP M is e na bl ed i n B[...]

57 Using the Notebook PC 4 5 � Se le ct a f in ge r o n th e il lu st ra ti on a nd s wi pe t he cor resp ondi ng finge r on the scann er slow ly � Y ou m us t sw ip e yo ur f in ge r mu lt ip le t im es fo r v e r if ic a ti o n� Y o u mu st r e gi st e r at l ea st tw o f i ng er s to d ec re as e th e ch an ce o f an y pr ob le ms � 6 ?[...]

58 4 Using the Notebook PC 3G W atcher (on selected models and in selected territories) The 3G (1) W atcher software application will allow your Notebook PC to connect to 3G wire - less networks normally used by 3G mobile phones. When connected, your Notebook PC can connect to the Internet just like using a wireless network. A shortcut to the 3G W [...]

59 Using the Notebook PC 4 W atcher window Icons and indicators on the main window The main W atcher window provides status information and allows you to initiate and monitor data con- nections or make and receive phone calls (if voice is supported by your 3G modem and your service provider). The main window uses these indicators: Device status. If[...]

60 4 Using the Notebook PC Roaming. Y ou are connected to a network other than your local service provider’ s. There may be a surcharge for roaming service. (This service may not be available.) New SMS message. Click the icon to open the SMS Express window and read your messages. When your SIM becomes full, this icon ashes and turns red. (Supp[...]

A-1 Appendix Optional Accessories & Connections Operating System and Software 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 it[...]

A Appendix A-2 Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Flash Memory Disk A USB as h mem ory disk is an optio nal item that can repla ce the 1.44M B opp y dis k and pro vid e stor age up to seve ral hundr ed megab yte s, hig her trans fer speed s, and gre ater dur abil ity . When[...]

Appendix A A-3 Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow W indows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB ke yboa rd an d mou se wi ll wo rk sim [...]

A Appendix A-4 R E S E T OFF ON 4 � P re pa re t he B lu et oo th m ou se � • I ns ta ll t wo “ AA ” ba t te ri es � • T ur n ON th e po we r s wi tc h on th e bo tt om of t he m ou se � Th e bo tt om s e ns or s ho ul d gl ow r ed � • P ush th e “R ES ET” bu tto n on th e b ot tom of th e Bl ue to ot h mo us e� Bluetooth [...]

Appendix A A-5 “R ESE T” ma y b e nec ess ar y a ft er cha ng ing ba tt eri es . R epe at st ep s i f n ec ess ary . 5 � Cl ic k N ex t w he n th e Bl ue to ot h mo us e is re ad y � 6 � A li st of ne ar by Bl ue t oo th de vi ce s wi ll be sh o wn � Se le ct t he B lu et oo th m ou se a nd c li ck N ex t � 7 � Se le ct “ Do n’ [...]

A Appendix A-6 Support Software This Noteb ook PC comes with a support disc that provid es BIOS, drivers and applica tions to enable hardware features, extend functionality , help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replace- ment of the support disc is necessary , contact your dea[...]

Appendix A A-7 System BIOS Settings Boot Device 2� Select each item and press [ Enter ] to select a device� 1� On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority . Security Setting 1� On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. 2� T ype in a password and press [ Enter ]� 3� Re-type the password and press [ E[...]

A Appendix A-8 Password Check Select whether to ask for a password during bootup (Always) or only when entering the BIOS setup utility (Setup)� Select the level of access 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 befo[...]

Appendix A A-9 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs. 1. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an eng[...]

A Appendix A-10 Hardware Problem - Power ON/OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC. Diagnostics: 1. Power On by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Able to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5. Power ON by Adapter only? (Y = 6, N = A) 6. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? [...]

Appendix A A-1 1 Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, ther e will be an “Open policy le error” message. A. Reinstall the latest version “Power4 Gear” utility to solve your problem. It is available on the ASUS website. Unknown Reason - Blue screen with white text A blue screen with white text appears a[...]

A Appendix A-12 Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC’ s exact model and download the latest BIOS le for your model from the ASUS website. 2. Use the “WINFLASH” utility to update your BIOS. The utility can be found in your Driver & Utility CD that came with your Notebook PC. 3. Extract the BIOS [...]

Appendix A A-13 Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Symantec’s Norton Internet Security (NIS) 1. Sometimes NIS will show an alert to stop a T rojan virus fr om a local IP address. This problem can be solved by making sure the virus denition le is the latest one and regularly updating the virus denition le. 2. Reinstalling fails at t[...]

A Appendix A-14 1 1. Insufcient privilege message. Many settings, including disabling or uninstalling NIS, require you to be logged into W indows with Administrator privileges. Log Off and switch to a user account with Administrator privileges. Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) 9. Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing “Norton [...]

Appendix A A-15 Windows V ista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory . The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC’ s software to its original work[...]

A Appendix A-16 Windows V ista Software Recovery (Cont.) Using DVD (on selected models) The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory . The Recovery DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC’ s software to its original wor[...]

Appendix A A-17 Glossary ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. A WG (American Wire Gauge) This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the American Wi[...]

A Appendix A-18 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 speci al set of instr uction s that allows the comput er ’ s operat ing system to com[...]

Appendix A A-19 Glossary (Cont.) Laser Classications As la sers beca me mor e num erou s and mo re wi dely used , the ne ed to wa rn us ers of lase r haza rds be cam e app aren t. T o mee t th is ne ed, l ase r cla ssi cat ions wer e est abl ishe d. Cu rre nt cl ass ica tion lev els v ary from opt ical ly safe , r equi ring no con tro ls ([...]

A Appendix A-20 Glossary (Cont.) Suspend Mode In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specied amount of time or manually using the function keys. The time-out setting of both Ha[...]

Appendix A A-21 Declarations and Safety Statements DVD-ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles , you must instal l your own DVD viewer softwar e. Optional DVD viewer softw are may be purchas ed with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD[...]

A Appendix A-22 Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JA TE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, T aiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/48 2/EC for pan- Europea n si ngle ter minal con nection to th e pu blic swit ched tel ephone ne twork (PSTN). Howev[...]

Appendix A A-23 Internal Modem Compliancy (Cont.) This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard . Country Applied More T esting Austria 1 Y es No Belgium Y es No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark 1 Y es Y es Finland Y es No France Y es No Germany Y es No Greece Y es No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Y es No Ireland Y e[...]

A Appendix A-24 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 • Thi s de vic e mus t acc ept any int erf eren ce rec eiv ed , in clu ding int er fer en ce tha t ma y cau se un des ir ed ope rati [...]

Appendix A A-25 R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufcient for the R&TTE (Radio & T elecommunications T erminal Equipment) directive: • Essential requirements as in [Article 3] • Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a] • T esting for electri[...]

A Appendix A-26 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz C ha nn el s 10 t hr ou g h 13 i nc lu si ve o p e ra te i n t[...]

Appendix A A-27 UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code ([...]

A Appendix A-28 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) (Japanese) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used bat - teries according to the manufacturer ’ s instructions. (English) A TT EN ZI ON E! Rischio di esplosion[...]

Appendix A A-29 Service warning label W ARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specied in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disas- semble the optical drive. For your safety , have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider . CAUTION! INVISIBLE LASER [...]

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[...]

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A Appendix A-32 Notebook PC 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 lled out. Owner’s Name: ___________________________ Owner’s T elephone: ______________ Manufacturer: ____________[...]

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