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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2160 / Jun 2005
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2160 / Jun 2005
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... ...5 About This User's Manual ...6 Notes For This Manual ...6 Preparing your Notebook PC ...9 2. Knowing the Parts ...11 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Rear Side ...18 Right Side ...20 Front Side ...21 3. Getting Started ......23 Power System ...24 Using AC Power ...24 Using Battery Power ...24 Charging the Battery Pack ...24 Powering ON the Notebook PC ...26 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ...26 Battery Care ...26 Checking Battery Power ...27 Restarting or Rebooting ...28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard...
... ...5 About This User's Manual ...6 Notes For This Manual ...6 Preparing your Notebook PC ...9 2. Knowing the Parts ...11 Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Rear Side ...18 Right Side ...20 Front Side ...21 3. Getting Started ......23 Power System ...24 Using AC Power ...24 Using Battery Power ...24 Charging the Battery Pack ...24 Powering ON the Notebook PC ...26 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ...26 Battery Care ...26 Checking Battery Power ...27 Restarting or Rebooting ...28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard...
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Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC ...35 Models with Sonoma chipset ...36 Operating System ...36 Support Software ...36 Pointing Device ...36 Using the Touchpad ...37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations ...38 Caring ... (in selected models) ...51 Multimedia Card-Sized Remote Controller (in selected models) ...52 Appendix ...53 Optional Accessories ...54 Glossary ...56 Declarations and Safety Statements ...60 Notebook PC Information...72 3
Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC ...35 Models with Sonoma chipset ...36 Operating System ...36 Support Software ...36 Pointing Device ...36 Using the Touchpad ...37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations ...38 Caring ... (in selected models) ...51 Multimedia Card-Sized Remote Controller (in selected models) ...52 Appendix ...53 Optional Accessories ...54 Glossary ...56 Declarations and Safety Statements ...60 Notebook PC Information...72 3
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1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5
1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5
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... This User's Manual provides information on the various components in < > or [ ] represents a key on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's Manuals: 1. Appendix Introduces you information on the ...that must be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to data, components, or persons. These notes have different degrees of importance as described ...
... This User's Manual provides information on the various components in < > or [ ] represents a key on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are major sections of this User's Manuals: 1. Appendix Introduces you information on the ...that must be followed to prevent damage to optional accessories and gives additional information. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Using the Notebook PC Gives you to data, components, or persons. These notes have different degrees of importance as described ...
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... special battery disposal instructions. Do not place together with small items that may explode. Except as they may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT throw batteries in fires as described in environments with a dry cloth. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty ...environments. Do not use near the surface. Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between ...
... special battery disposal instructions. Do not place together with small items that may explode. Except as they may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. DO NOT throw batteries in fires as described in environments with a dry cloth. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty ...environments. Do not use near the surface. Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between ...
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... security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on the airplane. Airplane Precautions Contact your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport Xray machines. Most airlines will have restrictions for . You can send your airline if you want to protect... for using electronic devices. Be aware that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as the one supplied with your Notebook PC or diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose...
... security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on the airplane. Airplane Precautions Contact your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport Xray machines. Most airlines will have restrictions for . You can send your airline if you want to protect... for using electronic devices. Be aware that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as the one supplied with your Notebook PC or diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking through airport magnetic detectors or expose...
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...table or else the hinges may break! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 2 1 3. Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the... Notebook PC.) 9 Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Turn ON the Notebook PC WARNING! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! ...
...table or else the hinges may break! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 2 1 3. Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the... Notebook PC.) 9 Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Turn ON the Notebook PC WARNING! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! ...
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2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11
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Can be used with voice conferencing and other interactive applications. 12 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on selected models) The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 2 Camera (on this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise. 1 2 3 10 9 4 7 5 5 6 8 7 1 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording.
Can be used with voice conferencing and other interactive applications. 12 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on selected models) The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 2 Camera (on this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise. 1 2 3 10 9 4 7 5 5 6 8 7 1 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording.
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...works when the display panel is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow you to listen to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Two Windows™ function keys are described in this button can be used applications with comfortable travel (depth at which ... CD control buttons activate a hardware CD player function that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. The buttons activate and control your Notebook PC is a pointing device that allows you to launch frequently used to clean the display panel. 4 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys...
...works when the display panel is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow you to listen to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Two Windows™ function keys are described in this button can be used applications with comfortable travel (depth at which ... CD control buttons activate a hardware CD player function that provides the same functions as a desktop monitor. The buttons activate and control your Notebook PC is a pointing device that allows you to launch frequently used to clean the display panel. 4 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys...
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..., clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. IMPORTANT! High temperatures are given starting from the... top and going clockwise. 1 2 7 6 3 5 4 IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC may occur. 14 DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side...
..., clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. IMPORTANT! High temperatures are given starting from the... top and going clockwise. 1 2 7 6 3 5 4 IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC may occur. 14 DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side...
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...email, Internet, and network resources means not only an expanded office space, but also greater productivity. 3 Name Card Holder The Notebook PC has a name card holder glued to the bottom of memory in the mini-PCI compartment. This allows use when moving temporarily between...4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is found by the specifications for this manual. 7 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Mini-PCI Compartment An optional expansion card...
...email, Internet, and network resources means not only an expanded office space, but also greater productivity. 3 Name Card Holder The Notebook PC has a name card holder glued to the bottom of memory in the mini-PCI compartment. This allows use when moving temporarily between...4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is found by the specifications for this manual. 7 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Mini-PCI Compartment An optional expansion card...
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...is for TV or FM Radio (on selected models) frequency signal and allows for use memory cards from subscription television services. Instead, the Notebook PC will not be provided for Digital Video port. 4 Antenna Input (no function on models without TV tuner) The audio video input ... on earphones or external speakers. 16 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10 11 12 Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be purchased separately in this ...
...is for TV or FM Radio (on selected models) frequency signal and allows for use memory cards from subscription television services. Instead, the Notebook PC will not be provided for Digital Video port. 4 Antenna Input (no function on models without TV tuner) The audio video input ... on earphones or external speakers. 16 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10 11 12 Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be purchased separately in this ...
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...wireless printing to amplified speakers or headphones. Small offices can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of ASUS Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters. 9 PC Card Eject Use this ...jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. This button is mechanical (not electronic) so a small force is required and the ASUS Notebook PC does not have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Using this button to eject optional PC cards. See the marketing ...
...wireless printing to amplified speakers or headphones. Small offices can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of ASUS Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters. 9 PC Card Eject Use this ...jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. This button is mechanical (not electronic) so a small force is required and the ASUS Notebook PC does not have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. Using this button to eject optional PC cards. See the marketing ...
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...is an S-Video connector that allows routing the ASUS Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington ® lock port allows the ASUS Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object.... 18 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on this side of devices so that prevent the ASUS Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible ASUS Notebook PC security products. 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the ...
...is an S-Video connector that allows routing the ASUS Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington ® lock port allows the ASUS Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object.... 18 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on this side of devices so that prevent the ASUS Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible ASUS Notebook PC security products. 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the ...
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... connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to 56K V.90 transfers. IMPORTANT! The internal modem supports up to the Notebook PC. 19 Knowing the Parts 6 2 Parallel Port The 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports native parallel devices such as laser/inkjet printers, or parallel...
... connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to 56K V.90 transfers. IMPORTANT! The internal modem supports up to the Notebook PC. 19 Knowing the Parts 6 2 Parallel Port The 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports native parallel devices such as laser/inkjet printers, or parallel...
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USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on this side of the Notebook PC may occur. 20 To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power supplied through this jack. IMPORTANT! USB supports hot-swapping...
USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on this side of the Notebook PC may occur. 20 To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power supplied through this jack. IMPORTANT! USB supports hot-swapping...
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...! 2 CIR (Consumer Infrared) Port The consumer infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless control of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in selected models. Knowing the Parts 2 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify ...the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 1 Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on the front of the provided multimedia software in selected models using the provided...
...! 2 CIR (Consumer Infrared) Port The consumer infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless control of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in selected models. Knowing the Parts 2 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify ...the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 1 Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on the front of the provided multimedia software in selected models using the provided...