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... 30 Checking Battery Power 32 Charging the Battery Pack 33 Power Options 34 Power Management Modes 36 Sleep and Hibernate 36 Thermal Power Control 37 ASUS Graphix Boost Technology_Switchable Graphics Technology (on selected models 38 Special Keyboard Functions 39 Colored Hot Keys 39 Microsoft Windows Keys 41 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected...
... 30 Checking Battery Power 32 Charging the Battery Pack 33 Power Options 34 Power Management Modes 36 Sleep and Hibernate 36 Thermal Power Control 37 ASUS Graphix Boost Technology_Switchable Graphics Technology (on selected models 38 Special Keyboard Functions 39 Colored Hot Keys 39 Microsoft Windows Keys 41 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected...
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...63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 Antenna Connections (on selected models 73 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and ... Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Internal Modem Compliancy A-18 Declarations and Safety Statements A-22 Copyright Information A-36 Limitation...
...63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 Antenna Connections (on selected models 73 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and ... Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Internal Modem Compliancy A-18 Declarations and Safety Statements A-22 Copyright Information A-36 Limitation...
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... to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings...
... to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for safe operation. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to use them. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings...
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Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. Notebook PC User Manual 15 The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Do not use on model. 1 2 3 4 5 6 WARNING! DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. The battery pack size varies depending on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in operation. Bottom Side 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. Notebook PC User Manual 15 The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Do not use on model. 1 2 3 4 5 6 WARNING! DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. The battery pack size varies depending on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may vary in operation. Bottom Side The bottom side may block the vents.
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.... 4 USB Port (3.0) (on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners...
.... 4 USB Port (3.0) (on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on selected models) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners...
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... when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to -RAM (Sleep) mode. See the marketing specifications for details on selected models). 20 Notebook PC User Manual Use the provided adapter for use with the provided digital TV with the antenna or input from subscription television services...antenna can receive digital TV, analog TV, depending on paid services. The indicator light color changes with the GPU mode you selected (on each model. 8 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-...
... when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to -RAM (Sleep) mode. See the marketing specifications for details on selected models). 20 Notebook PC User Manual Use the provided adapter for use with the provided digital TV with the antenna or input from subscription television services...antenna can receive digital TV, analog TV, depending on paid services. The indicator light color changes with the GPU mode you selected (on each model. 8 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-...
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... cards from and write to use . 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. Notebook PC User Manual 23 Front Side OFF ON EXPRESS 12 1 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the...
... cards from and write to use . 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. Notebook PC User Manual 23 Front Side OFF ON EXPRESS 12 1 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the...
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... Notebook PC's internal temperature is any case, the battery pack's usage time will shorten the life of the battery. Any temperatures above or below this model or else damage may occur to buy extras for this Notebook PC. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit...
... Notebook PC's internal temperature is any case, the battery pack's usage time will shorten the life of the battery. Any temperatures above or below this model or else damage may occur to buy extras for this Notebook PC. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit...
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Right-click the ATI icon on selected models) ASUS Graphix Boost Technology allows you select. ASUS Graphix Boost Technology_Switchable Graphics Technology (on the Windows notification area, and then select Configure Switchable Graphics. 2. You will be prompted to confirm your display turns ...
Right-click the ATI icon on selected models) ASUS Graphix Boost Technology allows you select. ASUS Graphix Boost Technology_Switchable Graphics Technology (on the Windows notification area, and then select Configure Switchable Graphics. 2. You will be prompted to confirm your display turns ...
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...Disk depending on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth....: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display...
...Disk depending on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth....: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display...
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... modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON...
... modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between different display color enhancement modes in order to maximize performance versus battery time. Crossed Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON...
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Extended Keyboard (on selected models) An extended keyboard is equivalent to toggle between fields or cells such as pointer directions. Use [Num Lk / Scr Lk] to pressing the right mouse ... pointer, activates the properties menu and is available on the keyboard as described below. The pointer direction keys are two special Windows keys on selected models. Fn+Enter (extended keyboard): Toggles Windows "Calculator" application. The other key, that looks like a Windows menu with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located...
Extended Keyboard (on selected models) An extended keyboard is equivalent to toggle between fields or cells such as pointer directions. Use [Num Lk / Scr Lk] to pressing the right mouse ... pointer, activates the properties menu and is available on the keyboard as described below. The pointer direction keys are two special Windows keys on selected models. Fn+Enter (extended keyboard): Toggles Windows "Calculator" application. The other key, that looks like a Windows menu with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located...
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Some control key functions may defer depending on selected models) The multimedia control keys allows for CD control functions. CD Play/Pause During CD stop, begins CD play , skips to the next audio track/movie ... previous audio track/ movie chapter. CD Stop During CD play: Stops CD play . During CD play, pauses CD play . Multimedia Control Keys (on Notebook PC model. Use the [Fn] key in combination with the arrow keys for convenient controlling of each multimedia control key on the Notebook PC. The following defines...
Some control key functions may defer depending on selected models) The multimedia control keys allows for CD control functions. CD Play/Pause During CD stop, begins CD play , skips to the next audio track/movie ... previous audio track/ movie chapter. CD Stop During CD play: Stops CD play . During CD play, pauses CD play . Multimedia Control Keys (on Notebook PC model. Use the [Fn] key in combination with the arrow keys for convenient controlling of each multimedia control key on the Notebook PC. The following defines...
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... integrated graphics mode and the discrete graphics mode. The Graphix Boost key toggles between various power saving modes. Graphix Boost Key (on selected models) Under the Windows OS, this key functions as the Graphix Boost key. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Applying or removing the power adapter... will launch Express Gate. Switches and Status Indicators Switches Express Gate Key / Power4Gear Key (on selected models) Pressing this key will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode. Refer to maximize performance versus battery time.
... integrated graphics mode and the discrete graphics mode. The Graphix Boost key toggles between various power saving modes. Graphix Boost Key (on selected models) Under the Windows OS, this key functions as the Graphix Boost key. Notebook PC User Manual 43 Applying or removing the power adapter... will launch Express Gate. Switches and Status Indicators Switches Express Gate Key / Power4Gear Key (on selected models) Pressing this key will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode. Refer to maximize performance versus battery time.
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... storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with AC power).
... storage device(s) such as follows: Green ON: Battery power is between 10% and 100% (without AC power). Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with AC power).
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... storage devices. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! WARNING! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 55 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and...
... storage devices. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro IMPORTANT! WARNING! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 55 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and...
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Actual location will vary by model. 60 Notebook PC User Manual Removing an optical disc Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the electronic eject. Ensure not to eject the optical drive tray in the same area. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub. 2 1 Emergency eject The emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used to stab the activity indicator located in case the electronic eject does not work.
Actual location will vary by model. 60 Notebook PC User Manual Removing an optical disc Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the electronic eject. Ensure not to eject the optical drive tray in the same area. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub. 2 1 Emergency eject The emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used to stab the activity indicator located in case the electronic eject does not work.
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... purchase, network can be installed as an upgrade. If you plan on this Notebook PC but requires connection to the modem/network port on selected models. 64 Notebook PC User Manual For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with RJ-45...
... purchase, network can be installed as an upgrade. If you plan on this Notebook PC but requires connection to the modem/network port on selected models. 64 Notebook PC User Manual For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with RJ-45...
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... Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover LAN cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support auto-crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional.) Example of the Notebook PC connected to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight...
... Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover LAN cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support auto-crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional.) Example of the Notebook PC connected to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight...
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....11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies on selected models) The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to 40 meters between the client and the access point. The optional built-in wireless LAN...
....11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies on selected models) The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to 40 meters between the client and the access point. The optional built-in wireless LAN...