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Asus R2E Hardware User Manual

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UltraMobilePC (UMPC)
Hardware User's Manual
1 . 3 M
P I X E L S
E3357 / Jul 2007

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  • Page 1 UltraMobilePC (UMPC) Hardware User’s Manual 1 . 3 M P I X E L S E3357 / Jul 2007...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using AC Power ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Using Battery Power ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25 Battery Care ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25 Powering ON the UltraMobilePC ��������������������������������������������������������� 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ���������������������������������������������������������� 26 Checking Battery Power ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Charging the Battery Pack ������������������������������������������������������������������� 28 Power Options ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28 Power Management Modes �����������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 3 MS Windows XP ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33 Connections���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 34 Network Connection ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 34 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) ��������������������������������� 35 Windows Wireless Network Connection ���������������������������������������������� 36 ASUS Wireless LAN (on selected models) ����������������������������������������� 38 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) ������������������������� 40 Operating System and Software���������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 4 UltraMobilePC...

  • Page 5: Introducing The Ultramobilepc

    1. Introducing the UltraMobilePC About This User’s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your UltraMobilePC NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.

  • Page 6: About This User's Manual

    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: WARNING! Important information that must be followed for safe operation.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    UltraMobilePC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the UltraMobilePC. Follow all pre- cautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface.

  • Page 8: Transportation Precautions

    Remember that the power adapter charges the bat- tery 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 UltraMobilePC is in use.

  • Page 9: Preparing Your Ultramobilepc

    UltraMobilePC Preparing your UltraMobilePC These are only quick instructions for using your UltraMobilePC. Read the later pages for detailed information on using your UltraMobilePC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Remove the Tablet Pen 4.
  • Page 10 UltraMobilePC...

  • Page 11: Knowing The Parts

    UltraMobilePC 2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the UltraMobilePC NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.

  • Page 12: Front Side

    UltraMobilePC Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the UltraMobilePC. Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The UltraMo- bilePC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors.

  • Page 13: Fingerprint Scanner

    UltraMobilePC Page Up & Page Down The Page Up and Page Down buttons act the same way as those on a key- board. UltraMobilePC Settings Button The UltraMobilePC settings button bring up an easy menu to customize the UltraMobilePC to your desire.

  • Page 14: Right Side

    UltraMobilePC Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the UltraMobilePC. LAN Port (disabled when using PortBar) The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network.
  • Page 15 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer.

  • Page 16: Top Side

    UltraMobilePC Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the UltraMobilePC. AV-OUT AV-OUT HOLD Audio/Video output port for connection to analog audio/video WIRELESS LOGIN devices such as televisions or video recorders. POWER USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB...
  • Page 17 HOLD WIRELESS LOGIN Power Switch POWER The power switch turns ON and OFF the UltraMobilePC or putting the Ul- traMobilePC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel “Power Options.”...

  • Page 18: Left Side

    UltraMobilePC Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the UltraMobilePC. Mini-USB Port (Type A) LOCK UNLOCK PrtSc SysRq Pause The mini-USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for connection to the Break PgUp...

  • Page 19: Bottom Side

    UltraMobilePC Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the UltraMobilePC. Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is inserted, it will automatically lock. To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position.

  • Page 20: Back Side

    UltraMobilePC Back Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the UltraMobilePC. GPS Antenna (built-in) The GPS antenna can be flipped up for better reception or flipped down when not in use. The GPS antenna is used by the built-in SiRF3 GPS chipset.
  • Page 21 UltraMobilePC Back Side (cont.) The support stand and GPS antenna can flip out as illustrated when using them. Flip them back in for easy handling or transport. SIM card location and installation...
  • Page 22 UltraMobilePC...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Powering ON the UltraMobilePC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the UltraMobilePC Status Indicators NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.

  • Page 24: Power System

    US-standard AC power cord to a different standard. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages. It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country.

  • Page 25: Using Battery Power

    UltraMobilePC’s internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery. But in any case, the battery pack’s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this UltraMobilePC.

  • Page 26: Powering On The Ultramobilepc

    “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 functions but with greater ease and more features.

  • Page 27: Checking Battery Power

    The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery. A fully- charged battery pack provides the UltraMobilePC a few hours of working power. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel.

  • Page 28: Charging The Battery Pack

    The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the UltraMobilePC is connected to external power using the power adapter. Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. A new battery pack must completely charge before the UltraMobilePC is disconnected from external power.

  • Page 29: Power Management Modes

    LAN needs to remain powered. “Hibernate” saves more power compared to “Sleep”. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will be OFF in this mode.) Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the UltraMobilePC’s thermal state.

  • Page 30: Status Indicators

    Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is not connected. Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the UltraMobilePC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light flashes proportional to the access time.

  • Page 31: Using The Ultramobilepc

    Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection Bluetooth Wireless Connection Power Management Modes Fingerprint Scanner GPS Software NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.

  • Page 32: Display Calibration

    1� Launch Control Panel from Windows 2� Double click Tablet PC Settings icon� Start� 3� Click the Calibrate button on the “General” 4� Carefully tap the center of each cross hair page� that appears near each corner to complete the calibration process�...

  • Page 33: Ms Windows Xp

    1� Double click the TouchSet Utility icon on 2� Or launch TouchSet Utility through Win- the desktop� dows Start� 3� Click the Calibration tab and click the Cali- 4� Carefully tap the center of each cross hair brating Now button� that appears near each corner to complete...

  • Page 34: Connections

    Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the UltraMobilePC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interface at 100/1000Mbps, it must be connected to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-T4 hub).

  • Page 35: Wireless Lan Connection (On Selected Models)

    The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter. Implement- ing the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LAN (WLAN), the optional built-in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Or- thogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies on 2.4GHz/5GHz frequencies.

  • Page 36: Windows Wireless Network Connection

    1st icon to activate both Wireless & Bluetooth, or select the 2nd icon for Wireless activation only� 3� Right click on the WLAN icon and select 2� You should see the “Not Connected” Connect to a network� network icon�...
  • Page 37 1� Press [WIRELESS] switch repeatedly until 1b� Or double click the Wireless Console icon Wireless LAN ON or WLAN & Bluetooth on the taskbar and click on the 1st icon to ON is shown� activate both Wireless & Bluetooth, or select the 2nd icon for Wireless activation only�...

  • Page 38: Asus Wireless Lan (On Selected Models)

    1� Press [WIRELESS] switch repeatedly until 1b� Or double click the Wireless Console icon Wireless LAN ON or WLAN & Bluetooth on the taskbar and click on the 1st icon to ON is shown� activate both Wireless & Bluetooth, or select the 2nd icon for Wireless activation only�...
  • Page 39 UltraMobilePC ASUS Wireless LAN (on selected models) Connecting to a network (cont.) 6� Click the Encryption tab to configure the 7� The Status tab will show connection status Network Authentication mode and Pass- and details� word� Note: Click “Save Configuration” and “Save”...

  • Page 40: Bluetooth Wireless Connection (On Selected Models)

    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.

  • Page 41: Operating System And Software

    A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the UltraMobilePC’s operating system to its original working state provided that your hard...

  • Page 42: Fingerprint Registration (On Selected Models)

    UltraMobilePC Fingerprint Registration (on selected models) The fingerprint scanner can be used for instant and secure user authen- tication. These instructions will show you how to setup the fingerprint registration. 1� This wizard will automatically start when 2� Select “Fingerprints” and click Next.
  • Page 43 UltraMobilePC Fingerprint Registration (on selected models) cont. 6� Click Finish when done� 5. Select a finger on the diagram and swipe the corresponding finger on the scanner slowly. You must swipe your finger multiple times for verification. You must register at least two fingers to decrease the chance of any problems�...

  • Page 44: Gps Software

    The included software may be used with the built-in GPS system. Choose Tools | GPS | Configure GPS Receiver..., select COM2, and click OK. Select Tools | GPS | Start GPS Tracking. The GPS Sensor will acquire information for these fields once a satellite fix is acquired.

  • Page 45: Watcher Software (On Selected Models)

    3G mobile phones. When connected, your UltraMobilePC can connect to the Internet just like using a wireless network. A shortcut to the 3G Watcher application will be placed on your desktop. Double-click it to launch the 3G Watcher soft- ware application.
  • Page 46 The main Watcher 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.
  • Page 47 (such as downloading information, exchanging email, and instant messaging). In marketing 3G services, video telephony has often been used as the main-stream application for 3G. Selected models integrate a SIM card slot for insertion of a 3G SIM card which is required to use 3G applications.
  • Page 48 UltraMobilePC...

  • Page 49: Appendix

    UltraMobilePC Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements UltraMobilePC Information NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.

  • Page 50: Optional Accessories

    Break PgUp Home PgDn Slide latch on the top to lock the keyboard in the open position� Extend: Pull the USB Retract: Pull the USB connectors fully apart and allow the internal connectors apart (not fully) to spring to automatically retract the mini-USB cable�...
  • Page 51 UltraMobilePC PortBar Notes: (1) AC power adapter must be used. Cannot be used when UltraMobilePC is in battery mode. (2) Recommend using two AC power adapters (one on the UltraMo- bilePC and one on the PortBar) when using all ports on UltraMobilePC and PortBar.
  • Page 52 UltraMobilePC from all your peripherals with just one connector� WARNING! You must plug the power adapter into the UltraMobilePC or PortBar when you use PortBar. The PortBar must not be used when the UltraMobilePC is operating in battery mode.

  • Page 53: More Optional Accessories

    Your purchase will enhance the power, performance, and versatility of your portable computer while traveling on the road or on the sea. The Vehicle Power Adapter can be used in vehicles or boats using a standard cigarette lighter socket. The Vehicle Power Adapter accepts input ranges from 10.8VDC (Volts - Direct Current) to 16VDC and provides...

  • Page 54: Optional Connections

    UltraMobilePC Optional Connections 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 UltraMobilePC Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional) This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices in Windows operating system. 1� Press [WIRELESS] switch repeatedly until 1b� Or double click the Wireless Console icon on Bluetooth ON or WLAN & Bluetooth ON the taskbar and select either the 1st icon to is shown�...
  • Page 56 8� Click Finish when adding is complete� 9� You will see your device in the win- dow� You can also add or remove Bluetooth devices here� Note: “RESET” may be necessary after changing batteries. Repeat steps if necessary.

  • Page 57: Glossary

    EEPROM. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer. A bit can have one of two values: 0 or 1. Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the manual instructs you to “boot”...

  • Page 58: Hibernation Mode

    Hibernation Mode A power mode that saves all data in memory to the hard disk and turns the CPU and hard disk off. When canceling Hibernation Mode, all application programs that were running are restored to their last state.

  • Page 59: Standby Mode

    Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight- through Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE). The end connectors are called RJ-45 connectors, which are not compatible with RJ-11 telephone connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover twisted-pair is required.

  • Page 60: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    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.

  • Page 61: Fcc Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

    UltraMobilePC FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to INDOOR USE due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz fre- quency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel of the Mobile Satellite Systems.

  • Page 62: Ce Mark Warning

    Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interfer- ence, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

  • Page 63: Wireless Operation Channel For Different Domains

    Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW • Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments 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...

  • Page 64: Ul Safety Notices

    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 reversible chemical reaction.
  • Page 65 (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambiente. (Italian) VORSICHT! Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ.

  • Page 66: Copyright Information

    ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.

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