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... Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions 29 Colored Hot Keys 29 Keyboard as Cursors 30 Microsoft Windows™ Keys 30 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 31 Switches and Status Indicators 31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators 32 CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator (on...
... Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions 29 Colored Hot Keys 29 Keyboard as Cursors 30 Microsoft Windows™ Keys 30 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 31 Switches and Status Indicators 31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators 32 CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator (on...
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... PC WARNING! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Connect the AC Power Adapter Auto Lock 2 1 3. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! When opening, do not force the display panel down...
... PC WARNING! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Connect the AC Power Adapter Auto Lock 2 1 3. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! When opening, do not force the display panel down...
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... (See section 3 for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 Camera (on selected models) The built-in the Windows™ operating system. 8 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 4 Display Panel The display panel functions... desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flick- A software-controlled scrolling function is ON. Two Windows™ function keys are described in section 3. 13 tion in camera allows picture taking or video recording. venient CD playing...
... (See section 3 for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 3 Camera (on selected models) The built-in the Windows™ operating system. 8 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 4 Display Panel The display panel functions... desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flick- A software-controlled scrolling function is ON. Two Windows™ function keys are described in section 3. 13 tion in camera allows picture taking or video recording. venient CD playing...
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... (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 3 Optical Drive Emergency Eject The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in stereo speaker system allows you to...
... (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 3 Optical Drive Emergency Eject The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in stereo speaker system allows you to...
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...drive during bootup, backup your Notebook PC before turning it will be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. To run Windows disk checking program. This indicates that controls the POST is correctly detected and ready for servicing. Third party disk utilities such as ...installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you press [Tab] during bootup after turning OFF your data immediately and run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any critical hard disk drive warning is used to also check for physical damages, and (7) click Start...
...drive during bootup, backup your Notebook PC before turning it will be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. To run Windows disk checking program. This indicates that controls the POST is correctly detected and ready for servicing. Third party disk utilities such as ...installation of the Notebook PC's test routine and is finished, you press [Tab] during bootup after turning OFF your data immediately and run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any critical hard disk drive warning is used to also check for physical damages, and (7) click Start...
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...have a shelf life, it can be used . WARNING! 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to -RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is depleted. A fully-charged battery pack provides ...and will be charged every three months or else it must continued to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). But in a temperature range between 10˚C and 29˚C (50˚F and 85˚F). If not using AC...
...have a shelf life, it can be used . WARNING! 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to -RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is depleted. A fully-charged battery pack provides ...and will be charged every three months or else it must continued to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). But in a temperature range between 10˚C and 29˚C (50˚F and 85˚F). If not using AC...
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...Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are different depending on security settings.) Powering OFF In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds is being written; Do not use emergency shutdown while ... (or Shut down). Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to power ON). For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you may be prompted to restart the system. 3 Getting Started Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your Notebook PC before turning...
...Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are different depending on security settings.) Powering OFF In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds is being written; Do not use emergency shutdown while ... (or Shut down). Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to power ON). For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you may be prompted to restart the system. 3 Getting Started Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your Notebook PC before turning...
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.... F1 "Zz" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Allows you to use a larger portion of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on -screen-display. F10 Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only... external monitor in this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Special Keyboard Functions 3 Getting Started Colored Hot Keys The following ...
.... F1 "Zz" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). Allows you to use a larger portion of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to -RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on -screen-display. F10 Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only... external monitor in this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Special Keyboard Functions 3 Getting Started Colored Hot Keys The following ...
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...][U] for left, and [Shift][O] for up . NOTE: The arrow symbols are located at the upper right hand corner of 15 keys that looks like a Windows™ menu with the Windows™ Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left , and [Fn][O] for your reference. 3 Getting Started Microsoft...OFF, press and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example [Shift][8] for up, [Shift][K] for down , [Fn][U] for left of the Windows™ desktop. Numeric assignments are illustrated here for right. nected, pressing the on the external keyboard enables/ disables the NumLock on...
...][U] for left, and [Shift][O] for up . NOTE: The arrow symbols are located at the upper right hand corner of 15 keys that looks like a Windows™ menu with the Windows™ Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left , and [Fn][O] for your reference. 3 Getting Started Microsoft...OFF, press and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example [Shift][8] for up, [Shift][K] for down , [Fn][U] for left of the Windows™ desktop. Numeric assignments are illustrated here for right. nected, pressing the on the external keyboard enables/ disables the NumLock on...
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... Gear will switch between various power saving modes. When you remove or apply the AC adapter, Power4 Gear will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running . Internet Launch Key Pressing this button again. Push the switch once to turn ON and once to maximize performance versus battery time during... saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to turn OFF the Notebook PC. 31 Locking the touchpad will launch your Email application while Windows is running .
... Gear will switch between various power saving modes. When you remove or apply the AC adapter, Power4 Gear will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running . Internet Launch Key Pressing this button again. Push the switch once to turn ON and once to maximize performance versus battery time during... saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to turn OFF the Notebook PC. 31 Locking the touchpad will launch your Email application while Windows is running .
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... letters will be currently configured on models with email software from other companies. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary to type using capitalized letters (e.g. The light flashes proportional to act as the hard disk. Number lock allows some of the...
... letters will be currently configured on models with email software from other companies. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary to type using capitalized letters (e.g. The light flashes proportional to act as the hard disk. Number lock allows some of the...
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...the installed operating system. Note: Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. To turn OFF this feature, deselect the option in Windows Control Panel - The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are... installed. The support CD contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as Microsoft Windows XP. A recovery CD is optional and includes an image of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with ...
...the installed operating system. Note: Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. To turn OFF this feature, deselect the option in Windows Control Panel - The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are... installed. The support CD contains all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to provide additional software not included as Microsoft Windows XP. A recovery CD is optional and includes an image of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with ...
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... fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse. The touchpad's primary function is to operate the touchpad. therefore, mechanical failures can be used in a direction to scroll a window up or down .
... fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse. The touchpad's primary function is to operate the touchpad. therefore, mechanical failures can be used in a direction to scroll a window up or down .
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4 Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking/Tapping - The following 2 examples produce the same results. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." This is too long, the operation will change color. If the interval between the clicks or taps is a common skill for launching a ...
4 Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking/Tapping - The following 2 examples produce the same results. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." This is too long, the operation will change color. If the interval between the clicks or taps is a common skill for launching a ...
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... scrolling function is available after setting up an item and place it can be easily damaged. Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to tap the surface too hard. There is pressure sensitive. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the following...hold while dragging the item with your fingertip. If not properly cared for the Touchpad The touchpad is no need to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Dragging-Clicking Dragging-Tapping (hold left button depressed, moving the cursor to pick up the included touchpad utility to...
... scrolling function is available after setting up an item and place it can be easily damaged. Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to tap the surface too hard. There is pressure sensitive. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the following...hold while dragging the item with your fingertip. If not properly cared for the Touchpad The touchpad is no need to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Dragging-Clicking Dragging-Tapping (hold left button depressed, moving the cursor to pick up the included touchpad utility to...
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Look for a sticker, icon, or marking on the Windows taskbar and stop the PC card you want to eject the PC Card. The recessed spring loaded toggle button will be inserted in one side ... released. 2. Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the PC card. Press the extended button again to remove. 1 2 1. Insert the PC card with the ASUS Notebook PC when fully inserted. 3. Carefully pull the ejected PC card out of the connector representing the top side. Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) 4 Using the...
Look for a sticker, icon, or marking on the Windows taskbar and stop the PC card you want to eject the PC Card. The recessed spring loaded toggle button will be inserted in one side ... released. 2. Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the PC card. Press the extended button again to remove. 1 2 1. Insert the PC card with the ASUS Notebook PC when fully inserted. 3. Carefully pull the ejected PC card out of the connector representing the top side. Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) 4 Using the...
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... or else the optical drive tray will vary by model. When inserting a CD, it may require that nothing can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows™ speaker icon on the CD. Note: Make sure not to prevent damage. If the CD disc is closed. Using the proper software, a CD-RW... is not properly locked onto the center hub, the CD can allow CDRW discs to be written to DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. except that you open a DVD player to listen to or changed on the taskbar. 43 Vibration...
... or else the optical drive tray will vary by model. When inserting a CD, it may require that nothing can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows™ speaker icon on the CD. Note: Make sure not to prevent damage. If the CD disc is closed. Using the proper software, a CD-RW... is not properly locked onto the center hub, the CD can allow CDRW discs to be written to DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. except that you open a DVD player to listen to or changed on the taskbar. 43 Vibration...
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Look for location). Knowing the Parts for the icon in the Control Panel. (Windows XP) IMPORTANT! Guidelines for long periods because the IR consumes a great deal of Windows resources which will decrease the Notebook PC's performance. 47 Disable the infrared communication when you to perform ...specified application to transmit or receive data files with other infrared devices such as remote controls close to -point wireless communications. Enabling Infrared Windows infrared connection is called "Wireless Link" and should not exceed 12 inches (30 cm). • Do not move either the ...
Look for location). Knowing the Parts for the icon in the Control Panel. (Windows XP) IMPORTANT! Guidelines for long periods because the IR consumes a great deal of Windows resources which will decrease the Notebook PC's performance. 47 Disable the infrared communication when you to perform ...specified application to transmit or receive data files with other infrared devices such as remote controls close to -point wireless communications. Enabling Infrared Windows infrared connection is called "Wireless Link" and should not exceed 12 inches (30 cm). • Do not move either the ...
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...to another computer or PDA and exchange files, share peripherals, or share Internet or network connections. Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from Bluetooth Settings. 48 Follow the wizard to add Bluetooth devices...163;x£« 4 g £u £y£‹ 7p £v £›£z a/A £{ * £w£fi Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon Click New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon if available. You may also make...
...to another computer or PDA and exchange files, share peripherals, or share Internet or network connections. Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from Bluetooth Settings. 48 Follow the wizard to add Bluetooth devices...163;x£« 4 g £u £y£‹ 7p £v £›£z a/A £{ * £w£fi Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon Click New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon if available. You may also make...
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... following: "Stand by Intel, Microsoft, and Toshiba especially for a specified amount of the Notebook PC. Because newer operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in power management for a specified amount of...in their lowest active state. The suspend mode is the lowest power state of time or manually using the power switch (just like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. Recover from STD by " mode (low priority) when the system remains idle for Notebook PCs. Power Savings In addition ...
... following: "Stand by Intel, Microsoft, and Toshiba especially for a specified amount of the Notebook PC. Because newer operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in power management for a specified amount of...in their lowest active state. The suspend mode is the lowest power state of time or manually using the power switch (just like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. Recover from STD by " mode (low priority) when the system remains idle for Notebook PCs. Power Savings In addition ...