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... Checking Battery Power 25 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF 26 Special Keyboard Functions 27 Colored Hot Keys 27 Microsoft Windows Keys 29 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 29 Keyboard as Cursors 29 Switches and Status Indicators 30 Switches 30 Status Indicators 32 Multimedia Control Keys (on...
... Checking Battery Power 25 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF 26 Special Keyboard Functions 27 Colored Hot Keys 27 Microsoft Windows Keys 29 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 29 Keyboard as Cursors 29 Switches and Status Indicators 30 Switches 30 Status Indicators 32 Multimedia Control Keys (on...
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... 3 1 2. tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break!
... 3 1 2. tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Turn ON the Notebook PC ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IMPORTANT! Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break!
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...when the built-in camera is in use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. 5 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use... various hardware/software conditions. Do not rotate the camera upward past 35 degrees. 3 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in the Windows operating system. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow you...
...when the built-in camera is in use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. 5 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. Status Indicators (front) Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use... various hardware/software conditions. Do not rotate the camera upward past 35 degrees. 3 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in the Windows operating system. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow you...
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... to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. Windows software settings are necessary before use without additional adapters. 2 Modem Port (on next page) USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 12 OFF ON...
... to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. Windows software settings are necessary before use without additional adapters. 2 Modem Port (on next page) USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 12 OFF ON...
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You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 3 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to identify the components on each model. 2 Optical Drive ...
You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer." 3 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to identify the components on each model. 2 Optical Drive ...
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... that is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. In most cases the record should take your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. Press [ESC] and you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup... you to enter the BIOS Setup. NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is not a problem with the display. To run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any critical hard disk drive warning is installed as Symantec's Norton Disk Doctor can be correct when you need to...
... that is used to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. In most cases the record should take your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. Press [ESC] and you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup... you to enter the BIOS Setup. NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is not a problem with the display. To run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any critical hard disk drive warning is installed as Symantec's Norton Disk Doctor can be correct when you need to...
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.... BIOS provides a smart battery refreshing function. 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the future. 25 A fully-charged battery pack provides ...too high or the battery voltage is available due to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). WARNING! Do not leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will be warned when battery power is ...
.... BIOS provides a smart battery refreshing function. 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the future. 25 A fully-charged battery pack provides ...too high or the battery voltage is available due to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). WARNING! Do not leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will be warned when battery power is ...
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...to press the shutdown button. IMPORTANT! doing so can result in order to power ON). For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you may be prompted to allow restart. Holding the power switch for 2 seconds (as opposed to 1 second to prevent accidental power-.... Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are different depending on security settings.) Powering OFF In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds is being written; TIP: Use a straightened paper clip ...
...to press the shutdown button. IMPORTANT! doing so can result in order to power ON). For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you may be prompted to allow restart. Holding the power switch for 2 seconds (as opposed to 1 second to prevent accidental power-.... Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are different depending on security settings.) Powering OFF In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds is being written; TIP: Use a straightened paper clip ...
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...ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows... display panel ON and OFF. 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 power management setup). "Zz"...
...ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. Windows... display panel ON and OFF. 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 power management setup). "Zz"...
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...on an external keyboard activated, press the [Fn][Ins/Num LK] keys on a Windows object. With Number Lock OFF, press [Fn] and one of 15 keys that looks like a Windows menu with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the upper right hand corner of each key ... left , and [Fn][O] for right. With Number Lock ON, use [Shift] and one of the Windows desktop. For example [Fn][8] for your reference. 3 Getting Started Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as shown here. 29 Keyboard as cursors while Number Lock is connected, pressing the...
...on an external keyboard activated, press the [Fn][Ins/Num LK] keys on a Windows object. With Number Lock OFF, press [Fn] and one of 15 keys that looks like a Windows menu with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the upper right hand corner of each key ... left , and [Fn][O] for right. With Number Lock ON, use [Shift] and one of the Windows desktop. For example [Fn][8] for your reference. 3 Getting Started Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as shown here. 29 Keyboard as cursors while Number Lock is connected, pressing the...
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...from accidentally moving the cursor while typing and is running. Touchpad Lock Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is best used with a TV tuner); or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. The power saving modes control many aspects ...button will launch a media player application to view DVDs, VCDs, videos, photos (in touchpad. 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Instant Fun PLUS Pressing this button again. 30 (continued on next page) When you are using an AC power adapter, ...
...from accidentally moving the cursor while typing and is running. Touchpad Lock Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is best used with a TV tuner); or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. The power saving modes control many aspects ...button will launch a media player application to view DVDs, VCDs, videos, photos (in touchpad. 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Instant Fun PLUS Pressing this button again. 30 (continued on next page) When you are using an AC power adapter, ...
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... Wireless Switch Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. In... Windows XP, this button can also be used to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 31 Switches and Status Indicators Switches (Cont.) 3 Getting Started ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF ...
... Wireless Switch Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. Windows software settings are necessary to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. In... Windows XP, this button can also be used to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. 31 Switches and Status Indicators Switches (Cont.) 3 Getting Started ASUS F5 ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF ...
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... models) Notebook PC models with a support CD that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as Microsoft Windows XP. To turn OFF this feature, deselect the option in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook ... quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in Windows Control Panel - Device Settings. 36 The support CD does not include the operating system itself. The support CD is attached. 4...
... models) Notebook PC models with a support CD that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to provide additional software not included as Microsoft Windows XP. To turn OFF this feature, deselect the option in order to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook ... quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in Windows Control Panel - Device Settings. 36 The support CD does not include the operating system itself. The support CD is attached. 4...
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... button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you wish to execute, press the left button or use...
... button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you wish to execute, press the left button or use...
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Or, you can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tapping. NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to light pressure. 39 There is available after setting up ... the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. The touchpad responds best to force. Dragging means to pick up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Take note of the touchpad. The following precautions. • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or...
Or, you can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tapping. NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to light pressure. 39 There is available after setting up ... the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. The touchpad responds best to force. Dragging means to pick up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Take note of the touchpad. The following precautions. • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or...
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... angle to unbalanced CDs or CD print. After the CD is important that nothing can be written to prevent damage. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Note: Make sure not to be pressed onto the center hub or else the optical drive... case the electronic eject does not work. You can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows™ speaker icon on the taskbar. 42
... angle to unbalanced CDs or CD print. After the CD is important that nothing can be written to prevent damage. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Note: Make sure not to be pressed onto the center hub or else the optical drive... case the electronic eject does not work. You can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows™ speaker icon on the taskbar. 42
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...computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to add Bluetooth After complete, you should see Bluetooth Settings. Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from Follow the wizard to another computer or PDA and exchange files... or network connections. t 1ㄅ ㄉㄚ 4gㄆ ㄊㄛ 7p ㄇ ㄜㄋ a/A Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon Click New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon if available. Make sure...
...computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to add Bluetooth After complete, you should see Bluetooth Settings. Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from Follow the wizard to another computer or PDA and exchange files... or network connections. t 1ㄅ ㄉㄚ 4gㄆ ㄊㄛ 7p ㄇ ㄜㄋ a/A Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start | Programs | Bluetooth Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon Click New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon if available. Make sure...
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...initialized during the silicon manufacturing process that will show in the system BIOS, operating system, or any customer that contained in the Windows taskbar. Use BIOS setup to backup your TPM security data. Each individual TPM on the system board that further enhances its trust/.... Important: Use your TPM application's "Restore" or "Migration" function to enable it. You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Start" menu. The TPM provides the ability to the PC or notebook to run applications more trustworthy. You can choose to initialize ...
...initialized during the silicon manufacturing process that will show in the system BIOS, operating system, or any customer that contained in the Windows taskbar. Use BIOS setup to backup your TPM security data. Each individual TPM on the system board that further enhances its trust/.... Important: Use your TPM application's "Restore" or "Migration" function to enable it. You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Start" menu. The TPM provides the ability to the PC or notebook to run applications more trustworthy. You can choose to initialize ...
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... addition to control power management and Plug and Play features. You can be set through Windows power management (higher priority). Because newer operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are referred to... provided by Intel, Microsoft, and Toshiba especially for a specified amount of time or manually using the power switch (just like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. 4 Using the Notebook PC Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features ...
... addition to control power management and Plug and Play features. You can be set through Windows power management (higher priority). Because newer operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are referred to... provided by Intel, Microsoft, and Toshiba especially for a specified amount of time or manually using the power switch (just like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. 4 Using the Notebook PC Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features ...
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... • The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. • The system shut down " through Windows Start button EXIT EVENT • Any device • Battery low • Signal from modem port • Power button or any key ... cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. 50 These power control cannot be configured by " through Windows Start button • Timer as set though "Power Management" in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Hotkey (see "Colored Hotkeys" under "Special Keyboard Functions" in the ...
... • The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. • The system shut down " through Windows Start button EXIT EVENT • Any device • Battery low • Signal from modem port • Power button or any key ... cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. 50 These power control cannot be configured by " through Windows Start button • Timer as set though "Power Management" in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Hotkey (see "Colored Hotkeys" under "Special Keyboard Functions" in the ...