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... 3. Getting Started 23 Power System ...24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 24 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions...
... 3. Getting Started 23 Power System ...24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 24 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions...
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... during an electrical storm. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. INPUT RATING: Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT use damaged power cords, ...accessories, or other chemicals on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to or use strong solvents such as a carrying bag or blanket. 7 DO NOT place or drop...
... during an electrical storm. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. INPUT RATING: Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT use damaged power cords, ...accessories, or other chemicals on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to or use strong solvents such as a carrying bag or blanket. 7 DO NOT place or drop...
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...in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you do not send your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on the airplane. There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. Be ... the computer and an AC power source. Cover Your Notebook PC CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is recommended that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Most airlines will allow electronic use the Notebook PC on long trips....
...in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you do not send your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on the airplane. There are three main types of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. Be ... the computer and an AC power source. Cover Your Notebook PC CAUTION: The Notebook PC's surface is recommended that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Most airlines will allow electronic use the Notebook PC on long trips....
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... or else the hinges may break! Turn ON the Notebook PC PUSH PUSH IMPORTANT! Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Install the battery pack 1 2 2.
... or else the hinges may break! Turn ON the Notebook PC PUSH PUSH IMPORTANT! Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Install the battery pack 1 2 2.
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...Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for information on upgrades. Spring The spring battery lock is inserted, it will increase application performance by authorized service centers or dealers only. 3 Battery Lock - Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system... the memory is secured in the future. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be upgraded. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for compactness and may not be held in the...
...Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for information on upgrades. Spring The spring battery lock is inserted, it will increase application performance by authorized service centers or dealers only. 3 Battery Lock - Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system... the memory is secured in the future. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be upgraded. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for compactness and may not be held in the...
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To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for standard video devices. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM ... 8 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for high quality displays or use the supplied power adapter. This port supports both NTSC...
To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for standard video devices. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM ... 8 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Use an S-Video cable (not provided) for high quality displays or use the supplied power adapter. This port supports both NTSC...
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3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 23
3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 23
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... PC. It is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from a wall outlet to ensure safe operation of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The green power LED on territory. Seek servicing if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use a properly grounded adapter...the AC power cord connected to the AC-DC converter, connect the AC power cord to power other electrical devices. Damage may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with either a two or three-prong plug depending on the adapter lights up if the power is within accepted ranges...
... PC. It is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from a wall outlet to ensure safe operation of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The green power LED on territory. Seek servicing if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use a properly grounded adapter...the AC power cord connected to the AC-DC converter, connect the AC power cord to power other electrical devices. Damage may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with either a two or three-prong plug depending on the adapter lights up if the power is within accepted ranges...
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... are optional and can be further extended by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 25 Only use the following procedures to buy ... Your Notebook PC may or may result in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC does not have a shelf life, it can be ...
... are optional and can be further extended by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 25 Only use the following procedures to buy ... Your Notebook PC may or may result in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC does not have a shelf life, it can be ...
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..., the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). If not using the power adapter. To check the remaining battery power, move your mouse over the power icon. If you see in the future. 27 Note: Screen captures shown here are examples only and may ... using it may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON. Suspend-to charge as soon as power OFF. BIOS provides a smart battery refreshing function. Double click on the road, you use your Notebook PC on the icon for more information and settings. The...
..., the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). If not using the power adapter. To check the remaining battery power, move your mouse over the power icon. If you see in the future. 27 Note: Screen captures shown here are examples only and may ... using it may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON. Suspend-to charge as soon as power OFF. BIOS provides a smart battery refreshing function. Double click on the road, you use your Notebook PC on the icon for more information and settings. The...
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Windows software settings are necessary to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Allows you to save battery power. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. The colored ...
Windows software settings are necessary to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Allows you to save battery power. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. The colored ...
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...different display color enhancement modes in order to view DVDs, VCDs, videos, photos, or television programs; or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. Switches and Status Indicators Switches 3 Getting Started PUSH Power4 Gear+ Key The Power4 Gear+ button toggles power savings between seven modes ... you up or down into the proper mode segment (AC or DC). This allows switching between three modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. AC Mode Battery (DC) Mode Bluetooth Key This button is Off: Pressing this button will automatically shift you remove the AC adapter,...
...different display color enhancement modes in order to view DVDs, VCDs, videos, photos, or television programs; or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. Switches and Status Indicators Switches 3 Getting Started PUSH Power4 Gear+ Key The Power4 Gear+ button toggles power savings between seven modes ... you up or down into the proper mode segment (AC or DC). This allows switching between three modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. AC Mode Battery (DC) Mode Bluetooth Key This button is Off: Pressing this button will automatically shift you remove the AC adapter,...
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... not connected. Wireless Indicator This is enabled, this indicator will light to show that shows the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC's battery is charging when AC power is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth is ...only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). When the builtin wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an LED that the Notebook PC's built-in BT function is in the Suspend-to -RAM (Standby) mode. Bluetooth...
... not connected. Wireless Indicator This is enabled, this indicator will light to show that shows the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC's battery is charging when AC power is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth is ...only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). When the builtin wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an LED that the Notebook PC's built-in BT function is in the Suspend-to -RAM (Standby) mode. Bluetooth...
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... resume system operation, press any keyboard button (except Fn). If you can control some of the power saving modes, the status will appear to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of the Notebook PC. NOTE: APM was developed by the operating system. When the Notebook PC is a simple function provided...
... resume system operation, press any keyboard button (except Fn). If you can control some of the power saving modes, the status will appear to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of the Notebook PC. NOTE: APM was developed by the operating system. When the Notebook PC is a simple function provided...
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... be known in case the Notebook PC should be defined as set though "Power Management" in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Any device • Battery low -- The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper...
... be known in case the Notebook PC should be defined as set though "Power Management" in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Any device • Battery low -- The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper...
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... • Do not use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near water, for use as ... or authorized retailers. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as power sources in products. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy, or a lithium...
... • Do not use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near water, for use as ... or authorized retailers. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as power sources in products. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy, or a lithium...