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... 29 Power Options 30 Power Management Modes 31 Sleep and Hibernate 31 Thermal Power Control 31 Special Keyboard Functions 32 Colored Hot Keys 32 Microsoft Windows Keys 33 Switches and Status Indicators 34 Switches 34 Status Indicators 35 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models 38 Introducing the Notebook PC About This...
... 29 Power Options 30 Power Management Modes 31 Sleep and Hibernate 31 Thermal Power Control 31 Special Keyboard Functions 32 Colored Hot Keys 32 Microsoft Windows Keys 33 Switches and Status Indicators 34 Switches 34 Status Indicators 35 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models 38 Introducing the Notebook PC About This...
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...(RAM 53 Connections 54 Modem Connection (on selected models 54 Network Connection 55 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 56 Windows Wireless Network Connection 57 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 58 Antenna Connections (on selected models 59 Media Center Remote... A-3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Windows Vista Software Recovery A-16 Glossary A-18 Declarations and Safety Statements A-22 Notebook PC Information A-32 Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) 4.
...(RAM 53 Connections 54 Modem Connection (on selected models 54 Network Connection 55 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 56 Windows Wireless Network Connection 57 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 58 Antenna Connections (on selected models 59 Media Center Remote... A-3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Windows Vista Software Recovery A-16 Glossary A-18 Declarations and Safety Statements A-22 Notebook PC Information A-32 Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) 4.
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... Display Panel 4. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Install the battery pack 2. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 2 2 3 1 3. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! When opening, DO NOT force the display panel...
... Display Panel 4. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Install the battery pack 2. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 2 2 3 1 3. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! When opening, DO NOT force the display panel...
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... audio controller that of the power switch can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 2 Array Microphone (on selected models) The built-in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 13 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Camera (on the eyes. See indicator details in stereo speaker system allows you to clean the display...
... audio controller that of the power switch can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 2 Array Microphone (on selected models) The built-in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 13 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Camera (on the eyes. See indicator details in stereo speaker system allows you to clean the display...
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...pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. 2 Knowing the Parts 8 Instant Keys (touch sensitive) Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. When in multimedia mode, the multimedia touchpad controls commonly used applications with one touch of a button. Press MODE to ... utility to allow you to launch frequently used multimedia functions when listening to enable the multimedia mode. Two Windows function keys are described in the Windows operating system. 10 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be...
...pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. 2 Knowing the Parts 8 Instant Keys (touch sensitive) Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. When in multimedia mode, the multimedia touchpad controls commonly used applications with one touch of a button. Press MODE to ... utility to allow you to launch frequently used multimedia functions when listening to enable the multimedia mode. Two Windows function keys are described in the Windows operating system. 10 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be...
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... in place of the electronic eject. 21 Do not use the emergency eject in various models with different optical drives. This indicator will light in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in proportion...
... in place of the electronic eject. 21 Do not use the emergency eject in various models with different optical drives. This indicator will light in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in proportion...
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... Parts 6 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this side of sight to an IrDA node. Windows software settings are necessary before use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. This allows easy wireless synchronization with...
... Parts 6 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this side of sight to an IrDA node. Windows software settings are necessary before use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. This allows easy wireless synchronization with...
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... diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST). If warnings are still given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. Continued use may result in for servicing. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is given during ...scan and repair but the process will be correct when you will run through a series of a new operating system. If necessary, you need to run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check ...
... diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST). If warnings are still given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. Continued use may result in for servicing. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is given during ...scan and repair but the process will be correct when you will run through a series of a new operating system. If necessary, you need to run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check ...
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...here are examples only and may not reflect what you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). If you see in the future. 29 STD requires a small amount of the display panel. A new battery pack ... battery. This prevents the battery from external power. 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to charge the battery pack. A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours to fully...
...here are examples only and may not reflect what you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). If you see in the future. 29 STD requires a small amount of the display panel. A new battery pack ... battery. This prevents the battery from external power. 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to charge the battery pack. A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours to fully...
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... or Rebooting After making changes to shutdown your operating system, you may be customized in loss or destruction of the power switch can result in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written; Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to the lock icon...
... or Rebooting After making changes to shutdown your operating system, you may be customized in loss or destruction of the power switch can result in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written; Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to the lock icon...
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... work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be OFF in this , RAM does not have to be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. By doing this mode.) Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. Recover...
... work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be OFF in this , RAM does not have to be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. By doing this mode.) Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. Recover...
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... accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is running . When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will launch your Email application while Windows is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Envelope Icon (F3): Pressing this button will light when the... display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is LOCKED (disabled). 32 Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ...
... accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is running . When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will launch your Email application while Windows is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Envelope Icon (F3): Pressing this button will light when the... display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is LOCKED (disabled). 32 Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ...
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... switching between various power saving modes. Power4Gear eXtreme (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Scr Lk (Num LK): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the... Hot Keys (cont.) 3 Getting Started Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in order to pressing the right mouse button...
... switching between various power saving modes. Power4Gear eXtreme (Fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between different display color enhancement modes in Windows OS) Scr Lk (Num LK): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the... Hot Keys (cont.) 3 Getting Started Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in order to pressing the right mouse button...
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... modes. Actual behavior of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. Touchpad Lock Key Pressing this button will lock (disable) the built-in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 34 Locking the touchpad will prevent you create a RAID 0 set in Section 4. It is powered off. Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear...
... modes. Actual behavior of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. Touchpad Lock Key Pressing this button will lock (disable) the built-in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 34 Locking the touchpad will prevent you create a RAID 0 set in Section 4. It is powered off. Power4Gear eXtreme Key The Power4Gear...
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... only applicable on models with built-in the Suspend-to -RAM (Sleep) mode. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC... indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 35
... only applicable on models with built-in the Suspend-to -RAM (Sleep) mode. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC... indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 35
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Direct console 2.0 can be opened from the notification area or from Windows | Start Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS Direct Console. Notebook LEDs There are two sets of LEDs for you to section 4 for details. 37 You can use the provided Direct Console 2.0 ... light effects when using the Notebook PC. Refer to customize the LEDs behavior. Direct console 2.0 can be opened from the notification area or from Windows | Start Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS Direct Console. Status Indicators Direct Messenger Display 3 Getting Started Direct Messenger provides status for details.
Direct console 2.0 can be opened from the notification area or from Windows | Start Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS Direct Console. Notebook LEDs There are two sets of LEDs for you to section 4 for details. 37 You can use the provided Direct Console 2.0 ... light effects when using the Notebook PC. Refer to customize the LEDs behavior. Direct console 2.0 can be opened from the notification area or from Windows | Start Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS Direct Console. Status Indicators Direct Messenger Display 3 Getting Started Direct Messenger provides status for details.
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... your finger up or down . The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of your finger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to scroll a window up or down on selected models) Slide your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse. Scroll Up Scroll Down 40 IMPORTANT! Because the touchpad is electrostatic...
... your finger up or down . The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of your finger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to scroll a window up or down on selected models) Slide your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse. Scroll Up Scroll Down 40 IMPORTANT! Because the touchpad is electrostatic...
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... or use your fingertip to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." Dragging - pad during second strike. 41 The following illustrations produce the same results. Or, you wish. With the pointer over an item...
... or use your fingertip to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." Dragging - pad during second strike. 41 The following illustrations produce the same results. Or, you wish. With the pointer over an item...
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... dirt, liquids or grease. • Do not touch the touchpad if your finger nails or any hard objects. Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics) Windows can be easily damaged. Select this option to tap the surface too hard. Models with ALPS touchpad do not have this feature. Take note... to enable this feature, select the option in the "Control Panel". The touchpad responds to movement not to light pressure. Find Mouse properties in Windows Control Panel > Mouse Properties > Device Settings. Models with your fingers are dirty or wet. • Do not rest heavy objects on the...
... dirt, liquids or grease. • Do not touch the touchpad if your finger nails or any hard objects. Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics) Windows can be easily damaged. Select this option to tap the surface too hard. Models with ALPS touchpad do not have this feature. Take note... to enable this feature, select the option in the "Control Panel". The touchpad responds to movement not to light pressure. Find Mouse properties in Windows Control Panel > Mouse Properties > Device Settings. Models with your fingers are dirty or wet. • Do not rest heavy objects on the...
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... and SENSITIVITY tabs on selected models) Cont. The control panel illustrates the functions of each button. Connect the gaming mouse to your Notebook PC. 2. The Windows button5 and button4 are by clicking the box and select the desired configuration. Using the gaming mouse To configure the gaming mouse settings 1. You can...
... and SENSITIVITY tabs on selected models) Cont. The control panel illustrates the functions of each button. Connect the gaming mouse to your Notebook PC. 2. The Windows button5 and button4 are by clicking the box and select the desired configuration. Using the gaming mouse To configure the gaming mouse settings 1. You can...