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Using the Notebook PC 35 Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Models with Napa chipset 36 Pointing Device ...37 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 Caring for the Touchpad 39 Storage Devices ...40 ExpressCard ...40 Optical Drive ...41 Flash Memory Card Reader 43 Hard Disk Drive 43 Connections ...44 Modem Connection 44 Network Connection 45 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 46 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 47 Power Management Modes 48 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance 48 ACPI ...48 Suspend Mode ...48 Power Savings ...48 ...
Using the Notebook PC 35 Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Models with Napa chipset 36 Pointing Device ...37 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 Caring for the Touchpad 39 Storage Devices ...40 ExpressCard ...40 Optical Drive ...41 Flash Memory Card Reader 43 Hard Disk Drive 43 Connections ...44 Modem Connection 44 Network Connection 45 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 46 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 47 Power Management Modes 48 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance 48 ACPI ...48 Suspend Mode ...48 Power Savings ...48 ...
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...;C (95°F). Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC and be used in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic...
...;C (95°F). Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the Notebook PC and be used in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic...
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... display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. A software-controlled scrolling function is opened. 4 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 7 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are described in section 3. 8 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used applications with one push of desktop monitors. Details are described in camera allows picture taking or video recording. The Notebook...
... display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. A software-controlled scrolling function is opened. 4 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. 7 Status Indicators (front) Status indicator details are described in section 3. 8 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used applications with one push of desktop monitors. Details are described in camera allows picture taking or video recording. The Notebook...
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... not connected. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty. 6 Cooling Fan The cooling fan turns ON or OFF depending on temperature threshold settings. 15 Hard disk drive upgrades are to keep the battery pack secured. Some models feature a ULV design for compactness and may not be done by the specifications for additional memory. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC...
... not connected. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty. 6 Cooling Fan The cooling fan turns ON or OFF depending on temperature threshold settings. 15 Hard disk drive upgrades are to keep the battery pack secured. Some models feature a ULV design for compactness and may not be done by the specifications for additional memory. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC...
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... memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 2 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 4 Optical Drive...
... memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. 2 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 4 Optical Drive...
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.... 8 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices Combo for Digital Video port. 7 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can handle up to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this feature to turn the Notebook PC into...
.... 8 SPDIF Output Jack This jack provides connection to SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) compliant devices Combo for Digital Video port. 7 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can handle up to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this feature to turn the Notebook PC into...
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... monitors acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can be connected or disconnected without a network. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to printers. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other without restarting the computer. 2 Infrared Port (IrDA) (on selected models...
... monitors acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can be connected or disconnected without a network. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to printers. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other without restarting the computer. 2 Infrared Port (IrDA) (on selected models...
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... monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as additional plug-in a series up to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for standard video devices. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to S-Video adapter for high quality displays or use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. USB allows many devices to...
... monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as additional plug-in a series up to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for standard video devices. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to S-Video adapter for high quality displays or use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. USB allows many devices to...
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... or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 25 If your Notebook PC is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is any case, the battery pack's usage time will provide several hours of working data. Any temperatures above or below this model or else damage may not have its battery pack installed, use with a removable battery...
... or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 25 If your Notebook PC is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is any case, the battery pack's usage time will provide several hours of working data. Any temperatures above or below this model or else damage may not have its battery pack installed, use with a removable battery...
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... message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. To run through a series of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with an operating system. 3 Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. The POST includes a record of a new operating system. Continued use may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If necessary...
... message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. To run through a series of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with an operating system. 3 Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. The POST includes a record of a new operating system. Continued use may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If necessary...
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... low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to complete battery depletion or no power supply (e.g. But the actual figure varies depending on the icon for remaining power information. To check the remaining battery power, move your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size...
... low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to complete battery depletion or no power supply (e.g. But the actual figure varies depending on the icon for remaining power information. To check the remaining battery power, move your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size...
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... the Notebook PC's LCD display and an 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. This also stretches your screen area (on sleep button setting in suspend mode to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Hard drive "Zz" Icon (F4): Places the Notebook PC's hard disk drive in power management setup...
... the Notebook PC's LCD display and an 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. This also stretches your screen area (on sleep button setting in suspend mode to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Hard drive "Zz" Icon (F4): Places the Notebook PC's hard disk drive in power management setup...
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... switching between seven modes in order to disable the WLAN function. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Wireless LAN Key This button is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). When the Notebook PC is Off: Pressing this button will switch between different display color enhancement modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. When you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear+ will launch a multimedia player designed for red, green, and blue independently. The power saving modes control...
... switching between seven modes in order to disable the WLAN function. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Wireless LAN Key This button is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). When the Notebook PC is Off: Pressing this button will switch between different display color enhancement modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. When you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear+ will launch a multimedia player designed for red, green, and blue independently. The power saving modes control...
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...% and the AC power is in Bluetooth. This indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 33 Wireless Indicator This is activated. Status Indicators Front edge 3 Getting Started PUSH Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is not connected. Bluetooth Indicator This is connected. Off: The Notebook PC's battery is turned OFF or in Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will light to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. When the builtin wireless LAN and/or built...
...% and the AC power is in Bluetooth. This indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 33 Wireless Indicator This is activated. Status Indicators Front edge 3 Getting Started PUSH Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is not connected. Bluetooth Indicator This is connected. Off: The Notebook PC's battery is turned OFF or in Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will light to -Disk (Hibernation) mode. When the builtin wireless LAN and/or built...
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... operating system itself. Touchpad activation with external USB mouse Software on Notebook PC models with a support CD that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in Windows Control Panel - Device Settings. 36 The stability and compatibility of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory. Note: Some of the support CD is in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as Microsoft Windows XP. If updates or replacement...
... operating system itself. Touchpad activation with external USB mouse Software on Notebook PC models with a support CD that your Notebook PC came pre-configured in Windows Control Panel - Device Settings. 36 The stability and compatibility of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory. Note: Some of the support CD is in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as Microsoft Windows XP. If updates or replacement...
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... Bluetooth, you need to connect a USB or PC Card Bluetooth module in the window. 47 or use of Bluetooth-enabled devices may also make use it for connecting Bluetoothenabled devices. Follow the wizard to accept a pair. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse. Make sure the Bluetooth-enabled device is turned ON and ready to add Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAs You can transfer phone book data, photos, sound files, etc. After complete, you can wireless connect to your device in order to use...
... Bluetooth, you need to connect a USB or PC Card Bluetooth module in the window. 47 or use of Bluetooth-enabled devices may also make use it for connecting Bluetoothenabled devices. Follow the wizard to accept a pair. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse. Make sure the Bluetooth-enabled device is turned ON and ready to add Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAs You can transfer phone book data, photos, sound files, etc. After complete, you can wireless connect to your device in order to use...
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... mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in power management for a specified amount of time or manually using the power switch (just like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. To resume system operation, press any keyboard button (except Fn). 4 Using the Notebook PC Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you are conscious of both system performance and power consumption, select "Maximum Performance" instead of disabling all power management...
... mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in power management for a specified amount of time or manually using the power switch (just like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. To resume system operation, press any keyboard button (except Fn). 4 Using the Notebook PC Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you are conscious of both system performance and power consumption, select "Maximum Performance" instead of disabling all power management...
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... on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in memory. A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or other without a network. 56 Device Driver A device driver is essentially a bigger, faster CD that allows the computer's operating system to communicate with dramatically-enhanced high-color, full-motion videos, better graphics, sharper pictures, and digital audio for power savings, thermal management, and...
... on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in memory. A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or other without a network. 56 Device Driver A device driver is essentially a bigger, faster CD that allows the computer's operating system to communicate with dramatically-enhanced high-color, full-motion videos, better graphics, sharper pictures, and digital audio for power savings, thermal management, and...
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... be used , the need , laser classifications were established. Personnel working with optically-aided devices. Physical controls include limited access work spaces and lights outside the entrances to the laser work areas. The Notebok PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32bit CardBus standards. Type I /II decoder cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. Class 3B lasers have different thicknesses. PC cards come in use. A Appendix Kensington® Locks Kensington® locks...
... be used , the need , laser classifications were established. Personnel working with optically-aided devices. Physical controls include limited access work spaces and lights outside the entrances to the laser work areas. The Notebok PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32bit CardBus standards. Type I /II decoder cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. Class 3B lasers have different thicknesses. PC cards come in use. A Appendix Kensington® Locks Kensington® locks...
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... to install drivers or reboot. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for encryption. System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is nonvolatile memory used to connect the Ethernet card to boot up the operating system. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to sensitive data. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of...
... to install drivers or reboot. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for encryption. System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is nonvolatile memory used to connect the Ethernet card to boot up the operating system. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to sensitive data. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of...