User manual ASUS L84B

[. . . ] NOTEBOOK PC USER'S MANUAL Product Name: Notebook PC Manual Revision: 1. 01 E549 Release Date: May 2000 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. 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 installation. [. . . ] It is also great for the power user who wishes to work while watching a DVD movie. Socket 2 Socket 2 Eject Button Upper Socket (#2) Supports: Type I, Type II Lower Socket (#1) Supports: Type I, Type II, Type III, CardBus, Zoomed Video Socket 1 Socket 1 Eject Button 32-bit CardBus & Zoomed Video Port The CardBus allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32-bit bus mastering and operate at speeds of up to 33MHz, transferring data in burst modes comparable with PCI's 132MB/sec. By comparison, the standard 16-bit PC Card bus can handle only 20MB/sec. Since the Notebook PC is equipped with CardBus' broader, faster data pathway, it can handle bandwidth-hungry operations, such as 100Mbps Fast Ethernet, Fast SCSI peripherals, and ISDN-based video conference that are cutting-edge even for desktop systems. The CardBus peripherals support plug and play. The CardBus socket is backward-compatible with 16-bit PC Cards serving at 5 volts operation while CardBus operates at 3. 3 volts to reduce power consumption. As part of the Notebook PC's advanced architecture, the Zoomed Video specification provides for full frame-rate video display channel for applications like MPEG decoders for movies and games, TV tuners, live video input, video capturing, and video conferencing. The Zoomed Video (ZV) Port allows video data on a PC Card to be transferred directly into the VGA frame buffer, bypassing the CPU and PCI system bus. It can promise a high quality real-time full-motion video playback without holding back the CPU and system bus performance. 44 4. Using the Notebook PC 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. 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 connector representing the top side. Be sure the PC card is level when inserting. When PC cards are inserted and running, they draw power from the Notebook PC even when they are not in use. You must stop the PC card service to turn OFF the PC card. IMPORTANT: Stopping the PC card service is also necessary before removing a PC card. Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) To remove the PC card, first remove all cables or adapters attached to the PC card, then double-click the PC card icon on the taskbar and stop the PC card you want to remove. Press in the toggle eject button and release. Press again on the now extended eject button. Pushing the extended button will again recess the spring loaded toggle button. Slowly pull the ejected PC card out of the socket. The recessed spring loaded toggle button will extend when pushed in. 4. Using the Notebook PC 45 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. [. . . ] Since then, ASUS has been devoted to providing 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. [. . . ]