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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual EXPRESS E4055/ August 2008
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual EXPRESS E4055/ August 2008
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... 9 2. Getting Started Power System 24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 25 Battery Care 25 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Charging the Battery Pack 27 Power Options 28 Power Management Modes 29 ...
... 9 2. Getting Started Power System 24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 25 Battery Care 25 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Charging the Battery Pack 27 Power Options 28 Power Management Modes 29 ...
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Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) Status Indicators 34 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 38 Using the Touchpad 38 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 39 Caring for the Touchpad 40 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics 40 Storage Devices 41 ... Setup (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems and Solutions A-9 Windows Vista Software Recovery A-15 Glossary A-17 Declarations and Safety Statements A-21 Notebook PC Information A-34
Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) Status Indicators 34 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device 38 Using the Touchpad 38 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 39 Caring for the Touchpad 40 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (Synaptics 40 Storage Devices 41 ... Setup (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems and Solutions A-9 Windows Vista Software Recovery A-15 Glossary A-17 Declarations and Safety Statements A-21 Notebook PC Information A-34
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Please accept your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in this manual. Photos and icons in the product itself. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC There may be differences between your Notebook PC as being correct. 1.
Please accept your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in this manual. Photos and icons in the product itself. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC There may be differences between your Notebook PC as being correct. 1.
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...information on the various components in < > or [ ] represents a key on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and completely. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the keyboard; Notes For This Manual A few notes and ...warnings in order to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. WARNING! These notes have different degrees of in bold are used...
...information on the various components in < > or [ ] represents a key on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Knowing the Parts Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and completely. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the keyboard; Notes For This Manual A few notes and ...warnings in order to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. IMPORTANT! Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. WARNING! These notes have different degrees of in bold are used...
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...and mercury-containing button cell battery) should only be placed in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your power adapter complies with a dry cloth. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in order to the ...NOT operate during an electrical storm. SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should not be used in municipal waste. DO NOT expose to enable proper reuse of electronic products and visit GreenASUS Takeback and Recycling page (http://green.asus.com/english/takeback.htm) for recycling information. DO...
...and mercury-containing button cell battery) should only be placed in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your power adapter complies with a dry cloth. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in order to the ...NOT operate during an electrical storm. SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should not be used in municipal waste. DO NOT expose to enable proper reuse of electronic products and visit GreenASUS Takeback and Recycling page (http://green.asus.com/english/takeback.htm) for recycling information. DO...
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...pack as long as it is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you intend to use the Notebook PC on long trips. CAUTION! Therefore, you can send your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on the airplane. ...CAUTION! Be careful not to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Remember that it takes much longer to magnetic wands. Most airlines will have restrictions for transport...
...pack as long as it is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you intend to use the Notebook PC on long trips. CAUTION! Therefore, you can send your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on the airplane. ...CAUTION! Be careful not to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Remember that it takes much longer to magnetic wands. Most airlines will have restrictions for transport...
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... can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 3 2 2 1 3. When opening, DO NOT force the display...
... can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 3 2 2 1 3. When opening, DO NOT force the display...
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1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 10
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Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in this manual. 2. Please accept your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in the product itself. 11 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC There may be differences between your Notebook PC as being correct.
Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in this manual. 2. Please accept your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in the product itself. 11 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC There may be differences between your Notebook PC as being correct.
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The keyboard differs for each territory. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.
The keyboard differs for each territory. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.
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See indicator details in section 3. 7 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Two Windows function keys are described in section 3. 6 Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to ...touch of a button. Details are provided to clean the display panel. 5 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings...
See indicator details in section 3. 7 Power Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Two Windows function keys are described in section 3. 6 Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to ...touch of a button. Details are provided to clean the display panel. 5 Status Indicators (top) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings...
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... the vents. Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in operation. The bottom of the Notebook PC. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. The battery pack size varies depending on model.... 1 2 3 4 5 WARNING! DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 15 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the...
... the vents. Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in operation. The bottom of the Notebook PC. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. The battery pack size varies depending on model.... 1 2 3 4 5 WARNING! DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 15 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the...
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...feature a ULV design for additional memory. Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. End-user removal of memory in a compartment. Spring The spring battery lock is connected to .... Move the manual lock to faster processors in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. When the battery pack is not connected. The BIOS automatically detects the amount ...
...feature a ULV design for additional memory. Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. End-user removal of memory in a compartment. Spring The spring battery lock is connected to .... Move the manual lock to faster processors in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is used to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. When the battery pack is not connected. The BIOS automatically detects the amount ...
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This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. 2 Knowing the Parts 5 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in this manual. 6 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can conveniently read from devices such as mentioned later in order to use memory cards from and write to shutdown the Notebook PC. 17
This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. 2 Knowing the Parts 5 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in this manual. 6 Shutdown Button (Emergency) In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the shutdown button can conveniently read from devices such as mentioned later in order to use memory cards from and write to shutdown the Notebook PC. 17
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... video, plus multichannel digital audio on selected models) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with bandwidth to spare to exit the Notebook PC. Note: You must reboot the Notebook PC after changing this side of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 2 VGA Performance Switch (on this setting. 3 HDMI HDMI...
... video, plus multichannel digital audio on selected models) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with bandwidth to spare to exit the Notebook PC. Note: You must reboot the Notebook PC after changing this side of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 2 VGA Performance Switch (on this setting. 3 HDMI HDMI...
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... automatically disables the built-in speakers. 3 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is available to support...4 USB Port (2.0/1.1) 2.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the Notebook PC. EXPRESS 1 23 4 5 8 1 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio...
... automatically disables the built-in speakers. 3 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is available to support...4 USB Port (2.0/1.1) 2.0 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2.0 and PCI Express instead of the Notebook PC. EXPRESS 1 23 4 5 8 1 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio...
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...port with this jack supplies power to be removed from a fixed object. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to a local network. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY... FROM YOUR BODY. 8 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power supplied through this jack. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 7 ...
...port with this jack supplies power to be removed from a fixed object. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to a local network. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY... FROM YOUR BODY. 8 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power supplied through this jack. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 7 ...
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.... 22 This allows use memory cards from and write to many flash memory cards as mentioned later in order to identify the components on this Notebook PC. Make sure that can conveniently read from devices such as a single unit. Front Side Refer to the illustration below to use when moving ...locations. IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this side of the Notebook PC. 12 1 1 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be ...
.... 22 This allows use memory cards from and write to many flash memory cards as mentioned later in order to identify the components on this Notebook PC. Make sure that can conveniently read from devices such as a single unit. Front Side Refer to the illustration below to use when moving ...locations. IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this side of the Notebook PC. 12 1 1 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be ...
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Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators There may be differences between your Notebook PC as being correct. Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in this manual. 3. Please accept your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in the product itself. 23
Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators There may be differences between your Notebook PC as being correct. Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in this manual. 3. Please accept your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in the product itself. 23
