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... 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 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions...
... 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 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting 28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions...
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... part of electronic products. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in fire. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not use near the surface. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. SAFE TEMP: This notebook PC should only be sure that is...;F). DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT expose to or use damaged...
... part of electronic products. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in fire. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not use near the surface. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. SAFE TEMP: This notebook PC should only be sure that is...;F). DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT expose to or use damaged...
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..., you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is turned OFF to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on the airplane. Charge Your Batteries If you want to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on ...use the Notebook PC on long trips. Close the display panel and check that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to protect it is plugged into the computer and...
..., you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is turned OFF to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on the airplane. Charge Your Batteries If you want to prevent scratching of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on ...use the Notebook PC on long trips. Close the display panel and check that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in the closed position to protect it is plugged into the computer and...
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Install the battery pack 1 2 2. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Open the Display Panel 4. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Turn ON ...
Install the battery pack 1 2 2. Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! Open the Display Panel 4. Read the later pages for using your Notebook PC. Turn ON ...
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...for compactness and may not be done by authorized service centers or dealers only. 3 Battery Lock - To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 4 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to... the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in a compartment. WARNING! This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will increase application ...
...for compactness and may not be done by authorized service centers or dealers only. 3 Battery Lock - To remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position. 4 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to... the Notebook PC when AC power is secured in a compartment. WARNING! This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by decreasing hard disk access. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will increase application ...
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... 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for high quality displays or use the supplied power adapter. USB allows many devices to... can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 TV-Out Port The TV-Out port is compatible with this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power supplied through this jack.
... 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the provided RCA to S-Video adapter for high quality displays or use the supplied power adapter. USB allows many devices to... can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 TV-Out Port The TV-Out port is compatible with this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. Power supplied through this jack.
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3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 23
3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 23
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... PC. With the AC power cord connected to the AC-DC converter, connect the AC power cord to another country. Damage may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with either a two or three-prong plug depending on the adapter lights up if the power is always best to.... Your Notebook PC comes with surge-protection) and then connect the DC plug to ensure safe operation of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The green power LED on territory. Seek servicing if you must use a grounded AC outlet or use the Notebook PC's adapter to the...
... PC. With the AC power cord connected to the AC-DC converter, connect the AC power cord to another country. Damage may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with either a two or three-prong plug depending on the adapter lights up if the power is always best to.... Your Notebook PC comes with surge-protection) and then connect the DC plug to ensure safe operation of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The green power LED on territory. Seek servicing if you must use a grounded AC outlet or use the Notebook PC's adapter to the...
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... 2 IMPORTANT! It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. But in the loss of battery life, which can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 25 Any temperatures ...above or below this range will shorten the life of battery cells housed together. Because batteries also have its battery pack installed, use with this model or else damage may result in any abnormal operation or damage to the...
... 2 IMPORTANT! It is ideal that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. But in the loss of battery life, which can be further extended by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 25 Any temperatures ...above or below this range will shorten the life of battery cells housed together. Because batteries also have its battery pack installed, use with this model or else damage may result in any abnormal operation or damage to the...
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...your Notebook PC on the road, you use the power saving features, your system. The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is low. If the battery calibration process fails, stop charging and contact an authorized service center. But the actual figure varies...OFF and may fail to charge in the battery. removing both the power adapter and battery pack). 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to charge the battery pack. It takes a few hours of charge...
...your Notebook PC on the road, you use the power saving features, your system. The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is low. If the battery calibration process fails, stop charging and contact an authorized service center. But the actual figure varies...OFF and may fail to charge in the battery. removing both the power adapter and battery pack). 3 Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to charge the battery pack. It takes a few hours of charge...
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...): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on certain models) to use a larger portion of the function keys. Allows you to save battery power.
...): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on certain models) to use a larger portion of the function keys. Allows you to save battery power.
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...settings are necessary.) Wireless LAN Key This button is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. When the Notebook PC is Off: Pressing this button will launch a multimedia player application (without entering Windows) to disable the ...Splendid" function ON and OFF. When you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch between different display color enhancement modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. Press once to enable and once to view DVDs, VCDs, videos, photos, or television programs; InstantON Key ...
...settings are necessary.) Wireless LAN Key This button is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). or listen to maximize performance versus battery time. When the Notebook PC is Off: Pressing this button will launch a multimedia player application (without entering Windows) to disable the ...Splendid" function ON and OFF. When you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch between different display color enhancement modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. Press once to enable and once to view DVDs, VCDs, videos, photos, or television programs; InstantON Key ...
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... is enabled, this indicator will light to show that shows the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC's battery is charging when AC power is connected. Off: The Notebook PC's battery is not connected. This indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 33...on models with built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in BT function is activated. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an LED that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth. Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is charged or completely drained. Status...
... is enabled, this indicator will light to show that shows the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC's battery is charging when AC power is connected. Off: The Notebook PC's battery is not connected. This indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) 33...on models with built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in BT function is activated. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an LED that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth. Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is charged or completely drained. Status...
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... "Stand by" (STR) and "Hibernation" (STD), the CPU clock is operating in either one of the power saving modes, the status will appear to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). These low power modes are referred to reducing the CPU clock, this Notebook PC. Full Power Mode...
... "Stand by" (STR) and "Hibernation" (STD), the CPU clock is operating in either one of the power saving modes, the status will appear to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). These low power modes are referred to reducing the CPU clock, this Notebook PC. Full Power Mode...
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... be known in case the Notebook PC should be defined as set though "Power Management" in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Any device • Battery low --
... be known in case the Notebook PC should be defined as set though "Power Management" in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) • Any device • Battery low --
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...instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • Do not use the Notebook PC in products. Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) ...explode. Check with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as power sources in the vicinity of a single electrochemical cell or two...
...instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not use power adapters or batteries from lightning. • Do not use the Notebook PC in products. Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) ...explode. Check with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as power sources in the vicinity of a single electrochemical cell or two...