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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM OFF ON EXPRESS E2915 / Oct 2006
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM OFF ON EXPRESS E2915 / Oct 2006
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...Contents Table of Contents 1. Getting Started Power System 22 Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 23 Battery Care 23 Powering ON the Notebook PC 24 The Power-On Self Test (POST 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF...and Status Indicators 30 Switches 30 Status Indicators 32 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models 33 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Parts Top Side 12 Bottom Side 14 Left Side 16 Right Side 18 Rear Side...
...Contents Table of Contents 1. Getting Started Power System 22 Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 23 Battery Care 23 Powering ON the Notebook PC 24 The Power-On Self Test (POST 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF...and Status Indicators 30 Switches 30 Status Indicators 32 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models 33 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 9 2. Knowing the Parts Top Side 12 Bottom Side 14 Left Side 16 Right Side 18 Rear Side...
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Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System 36 Support Software 36 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on selected models 36 Pointing Device 37 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 ... 49 Power State Summary 50 Thermal Power Control 50 Stand by and Hibernate 51 Appendix Optional Accessories 54 Glossary 56 Declarations and Safety Statements 60 Notebook PC Information 70
Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC Operating System 36 Support Software 36 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on selected models 36 Pointing Device 37 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 ... 49 Power State Summary 50 Thermal Power Control 50 Stand by and Hibernate 51 Appendix Optional Accessories 54 Glossary 56 Declarations and Safety Statements 60 Notebook PC Information 70
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Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 1.
Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 1.
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...Gives you to use them. TIP: Tips and useful information for special situations. Vital information that you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks....Important information that must be aware of in order to data, components, or persons. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's Manuals: 1. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. do not actually type the [ ] < > or [ ] and the...
...Gives you to use them. TIP: Tips and useful information for special situations. Vital information that you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: NOTE: Tips and information for completing tasks....Important information that must be aware of in order to data, components, or persons. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's Manuals: 1. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. do not actually type the [ ] < > or [ ] and the...
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...remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with any materials that is powered ON with a dry cloth... DO NOT place or drop objects on your power adapter complies with small items that your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Except as thinners, benzene, or...
...remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with any materials that is powered ON with a dry cloth... DO NOT place or drop objects on your power adapter complies with small items that your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Except as thinners, benzene, or...
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... the keyboard and display panel. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is in the closed position to fully charge your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you intend to use only between and not during transport... (used on people walking through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on long trips. Be careful not to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Be aware that it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors....
... the keyboard and display panel. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is in the closed position to fully charge your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you intend to use only between and not during transport... (used on people walking through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on long trips. Be careful not to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Be aware that it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors....
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... table or else the hinges may break! Install the battery pack 3 1 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 2 3. Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Open the Display Panel 4. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the...
... table or else the hinges may break! Install the battery pack 3 1 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 2 3. Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Open the Display Panel 4. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the...
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2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 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. 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 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. 11
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2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on next page) NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 1 2 3 4 9 12 5 6 7 8 (continued on this side of the Notebook PC.
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on next page) NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. 1 2 3 4 9 12 5 6 7 8 (continued on this side of the Notebook PC.
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... does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on selected models) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used with one push of desktop monitors. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Camera Indicator The...
... does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on selected models) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used with one push of desktop monitors. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Camera Indicator The...
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... soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in operation. NOTE: The bottom side may block the vents. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 23 4 5 6 8 7 WARNING! High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. 2 Knowing... the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Do not use on next page) The bottom of the...
... soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in operation. NOTE: The bottom side may block the vents. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 23 4 5 6 8 7 WARNING! High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. 2 Knowing... the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Do not use on next page) The bottom of the...
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...tional memory will increase application performance by the specifications for this spring lock must be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the future. There is no hardware or software (including...card in order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices. 5 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. When the battery pack is in the...
...tional memory will increase application performance by the specifications for this spring lock must be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC. 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in the future. There is no hardware or software (including...card in order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices. 5 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory. When the battery pack is in the...
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USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 12 OFF ON EXPRESS 3 4 5 67 1 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-45 LAN port and ... be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. USB allows many devices to a local network. IMPORTANT! When enabled, the wireless status indicator will occur to the Notebook PC. 3 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in connector allows convenient use...
USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 12 OFF ON EXPRESS 3 4 5 67 1 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-45 LAN port and ... be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. USB allows many devices to a local network. IMPORTANT! When enabled, the wireless status indicator will occur to the Notebook PC. 3 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in connector allows convenient use...
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... connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 2 Knowing the Parts 5 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones.
... connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. 2 Knowing the Parts 5 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones.
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... in various models with different optical drives. See the marketing specifica- Do not use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 23 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in Windows™ "My Computer." 3 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is...components on each model. 2 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW...
... in various models with different optical drives. See the marketing specifica- Do not use the emergency eject in place of the Notebook PC. 1 23 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in Windows™ "My Computer." 3 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is...components on each model. 2 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW...
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...15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as additional plug-in a series up to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. IMPORTANT! 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on a larger external display. 19 Power... TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on this side of the Notebook PC may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 2 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to...
...15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as additional plug-in a series up to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. IMPORTANT! 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on a larger external display. 19 Power... TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 3 Air Vents The air vents allow viewing on this side of the Notebook PC may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 2 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to...
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...Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel. This Notebook PC has a built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 20 WARNING! The built-in memory card reader is... not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 Audio Speaker System The built-in memory card reader that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo ...
...Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel. This Notebook PC has a built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 20 WARNING! The built-in memory card reader is... not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 Audio Speaker System The built-in memory card reader that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo ...
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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 21
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 21