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... Top Side 12 Bottom Side 15 Left Side 18 Right Side 20 Rear Side 22 Front Side 22 3. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 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 ...
... Top Side 12 Bottom Side 15 Left Side 18 Right Side 20 Rear Side 22 Front Side 22 3. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your Notebook PC 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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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 Contents Table of Contents (Cont.) Status Indicators 34 4.
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Photos and icons in the product itself. 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. 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.
Photos and icons in the product itself. 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. 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.
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.... 4. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. TIP: Tips and useful information for special situations. WARNING! This User's Manual provides information on the keyboard; These.... Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Vital information that must be aware of in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections...
.... 4. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. TIP: Tips and useful information for special situations. WARNING! This User's Manual provides information on the keyboard; These.... Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Vital information that must be aware of in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections...
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...DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. This product has been designed to qualified personnel. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Follow all servicing 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 not use near the surface. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories,...
...DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. This product has been designed to qualified personnel. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. Follow all servicing 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 not use near the surface. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories,...
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... to prevent damage to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. Most airlines will have restrictions for . The Notebook PC's surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for using electronic devices. Some models may come with an SSD, you can ...disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to the connectors. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Therefore, you should turn it is latched securely in ...
... to prevent damage to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during takeoffs and landings. Most airlines will have restrictions for . The Notebook PC's surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for using electronic devices. Some models may come with an SSD, you can ...disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to the connectors. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Therefore, you should turn it is latched securely in ...
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...Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 3 2 2 1 3. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! When opening, DO NOT force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized... > Power Options > System Settings. mation on using your Notebook PC. The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed infor- Install the ...
...Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 1 3 2 2 1 3. Turn ON the Notebook PC IMPORTANT! When opening, DO NOT force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized... > Power Options > System Settings. mation on using your Notebook PC. The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed infor- Install the ...
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2. 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. 11 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC There may be differences between your Notebook PC as being correct.
2. 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. 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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... for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 4 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 8 Keyboard The keyboard provides... Details are provided to help ease navigation 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. See indicator details in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Actual behavior of ...
... for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 4 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 8 Keyboard The keyboard provides... Details are provided to help ease navigation 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. See indicator details in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Actual behavior of ...
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... while it is in operation or recently been in appearance 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 High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. ...The battery pack size varies depending on model. The bottom side may block the vents. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may...
... while it is in operation or recently been in appearance 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 High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. ...The battery pack size varies depending on model. The bottom side may block the vents. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may...
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.... Some models feature a ULV design for compactness and may come with solid-state disk drives based on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your purchase. 16 Hard Disk Drive...including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for information on your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for additional memory. Some models may not be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock...
.... Some models feature a ULV design for compactness and may come with solid-state disk drives based on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your purchase. 16 Hard Disk Drive...including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for information on your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for additional memory. Some models may not be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock...
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2 Knowing the Parts 5 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be pressed with a straightened paper clip to many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as mentioned later 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 and write to shutdown the Notebook PC. 17
2 Knowing the Parts 5 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be pressed with a straightened paper clip to many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as mentioned later 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 and write to shutdown the Notebook PC. 17
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Note: You must reboot the Notebook PC after changing this side of the Notebook PC. USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 2 VGA Performance Switch (on a single cable. USB allows many devices to ..., cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the illustration below to exit the Notebook PC. HDMI 1 23 4 5 1 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to identify the components on a single computer, with USB...
Note: You must reboot the Notebook PC after changing this side of the Notebook PC. USB supports hot-swapping of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 2 VGA Performance Switch (on a single cable. USB allows many devices to ..., cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the illustration below to exit the Notebook PC. HDMI 1 23 4 5 1 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to identify the components on a single computer, with USB...
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... used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this side of the Notebook PC. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that comes with the Notebook PC can function as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected... this jack 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 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Using this feature to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one...
... used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this side of the Notebook PC. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that comes with the Notebook PC can function as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected... this jack 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 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Using this feature to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one...
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...charges the internal battery pack. Power supplied through this jack. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable ... 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 sound an alarm when moved. 21 Some may also include a motion detector to be removed from a fixed object. 2 Knowing the Parts 5...
...charges the internal battery pack. Power supplied through this jack. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable ... 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 sound an alarm when moved. 21 Some may also include a motion detector to be removed from a fixed object. 2 Knowing the Parts 5...
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... air vents or else overheating may occur. 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to exit the Notebook PC. Make sure that can conveniently read from devices such as a single unit. 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to ... cards as mentioned later in high-speed memory card reader that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the Notebook PC. 12 1 1 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to use when moving temporarily between locations.
... air vents or else overheating may occur. 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to exit the Notebook PC. Make sure that can conveniently read from devices such as a single unit. 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to ... cards as mentioned later in high-speed memory card reader that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the Notebook PC. 12 1 1 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to use when moving temporarily between locations.
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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. 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 the product itself. 23 3.
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. 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 the product itself. 23 3.