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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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... 9 2. 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 ...
... 9 2. 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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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 1.
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... < > Text enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The following are major sections of this User's Manual. 2. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the keyboard; These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: WARNING...IMPORTANT! This User's Manual provides information on using the Notebook PC's components. User's Manual 5. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are used throughout this...
... < > Text enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. The following are major sections of this User's Manual. 2. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on the keyboard; These notes have different degrees of importance as described below: WARNING...IMPORTANT! This User's Manual provides information on using the Notebook PC's components. User's Manual 5. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual You are used throughout this...
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...damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on your lap or any part of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Check local codes for special battery disposal instructions. DO NOT expose to extreme ...near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. INPUT RATING: Must only receive power input of the Notebook PC. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of 19VDC, 3.42A (65W). 7 DO NOT place or drop ...
...damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on your lap or any part of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Check local codes for special battery disposal instructions. DO NOT expose to extreme ...near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT operate during an electrical storm. INPUT RATING: Must only receive power input of the Notebook PC. 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of 19VDC, 3.42A (65W). 7 DO NOT place or drop ...
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...and any optional battery packs before going on people walking through airport Xray machines. Most airlines will have restrictions for . You can send your Notebook PC to protect it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power, be sure ...into the computer and an AC power source. However, it is still ON. Be careful not to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. 8 CAUTION! Most airlines will allow electronic use ...
...and any optional battery packs before going on people walking through airport Xray machines. Most airlines will have restrictions for . You can send your Notebook PC to protect it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power, be sure ...into the computer and an AC power source. However, it is still ON. Be careful not to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. 8 CAUTION! Most airlines will allow electronic use ...
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... These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Turn ON the Notebook PC WARNING! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 2 1 3. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used ...to the table or else the hinges may break! Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the...
... These are only quick instructions for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Turn ON the Notebook PC WARNING! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 2 1 3. Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used ...to the table or else the hinges may break! Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. When opening, do not force the display panel down to safely turn OFF the...
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Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 2.
Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 2.
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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 mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 2 Camera (on this side of the Notebook PC. 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 camera allows picture taking or video recording.
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 mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 2 Camera (on this side of the Notebook PC. 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 camera allows picture taking or video recording.
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...10 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. The power switch only works when the display panel is easier on the Notebook PC for convenient CD playing. A software-controlled scrolling function is a pointing device that allows you to launch frequently used to hear audio ... In Windows XP, this manual. 13 2 Knowing the Parts 3 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop mouse. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can also be depressed) and palm rest for more information.) 9 Power Switch The ...
...10 Instant Keys Instant keys allow easy Windows or web navigation. The power switch only works when the display panel is easier on the Notebook PC for convenient CD playing. A software-controlled scrolling function is a pointing device that allows you to launch frequently used to hear audio ... In Windows XP, this manual. 13 2 Knowing the Parts 3 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop mouse. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can also be depressed) and palm rest for more information.) 9 Power Switch The ...
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... that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC. The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Details are normal during charging or operation. High temperatures are given starting from the top and going... clockwise. 1 2 7 6 3 5 4 IMPORTANT! DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to...
... that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC. The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Details are normal during charging or operation. High temperatures are given starting from the top and going... clockwise. 1 2 7 6 3 5 4 IMPORTANT! DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to...
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...Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for compactness and may not be upgraded. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Mini-PCI Compartment An optional expansion card can be installed in the system ...a ULV design for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for this manual. 7 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to be replaced as a single unit through an authorized vendor. 6 Battery ...
...Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for compactness and may not be upgraded. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Mini-PCI Compartment An optional expansion card can be installed in the system ...a ULV design for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for this manual. 7 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to be replaced as a single unit through an authorized vendor. 6 Battery ...
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... cable as those on selected models and provide a way of memory card readers because it utilizes the high- The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be provided for Digital Video port....on the same bus. Cable service connection can read many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can receive digital TV, analog TV, or FM radio depending on selected models) frequency ...
... cable as those on selected models and provide a way of memory card readers because it utilizes the high- The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be provided for Digital Video port....on the same bus. Cable service connection can read many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can receive digital TV, analog TV, or FM radio depending on selected models) frequency ...
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... synchronization with different optical drives. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. The ASUS Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have wireless connection to a network anywhere...optical drive tray in various models with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to an IrDA node. This allows accommodation of ASUS Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters. 9 PC Card Eject Use this...
... synchronization with different optical drives. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. The ASUS Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have wireless connection to a network anywhere...optical drive tray in various models with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to an IrDA node. This allows accommodation of ASUS Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters. 9 PC Card Eject Use this...
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... display. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 78 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the ASUS Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible ASUS Notebook PC security products. These security products usually ...include a metal cable and lock that allows routing the ASUS Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. ...
... display. USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 78 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the ASUS Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible ASUS Notebook PC security products. These security products usually ...include a metal cable and lock that allows routing the ASUS Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device. ...
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... adapters. IMPORTANT! The built-in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 19 The internal modem supports up to a local network. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in connector allows convenient use...
... adapters. IMPORTANT! The built-in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 19 The internal modem supports up to a local network. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in connector allows convenient use...
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... Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this side of the Notebook PC may occur. 20 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on this jack. Make...most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 2 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. IMPORTANT! 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on a...
... Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this side of the Notebook PC may occur. 20 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on this jack. Make...most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 2 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. IMPORTANT! 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on a...
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... to a comfortable viewing angle. 2 Knowing the Parts 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 BACK OK SELECT PLAY/PAUSE REW STOP FWD VOL CH... provided multimedia software in selected models using the provided wireless remote control in use. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 2 CIR (Consumer Infrared) Port ON/OFF TV MUSIC DVD/MENU PICTURES VIDEO RADIO SETUP MENU The consumer infrared ...
... to a comfortable viewing angle. 2 Knowing the Parts 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 BACK OK SELECT PLAY/PAUSE REW STOP FWD VOL CH... provided multimedia software in selected models using the provided wireless remote control in use. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 2 CIR (Consumer Infrared) Port ON/OFF TV MUSIC DVD/MENU PICTURES VIDEO RADIO SETUP MENU The consumer infrared ...